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by gregcrawford
Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: How to start the New Year right ?..........hmmmmmmmm
Replies: 15
Views: 10615

Are those speakers, or access plates on your transom? It does seem that speakers back there could do double duty to access the nuts on the stern pulpit mounts instead of just cutting a hole and covering it with a deck plate. I couldn't make it out. If they are speakers, how do they sound back there?...
by gregcrawford
Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:15 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sailing Pamlico
Replies: 1
Views: 2925

Sailing Pamlico

My brother-in-law, who lives in Manteo, courteously invited me to bring my C22 and visit him this fall. He specifically stated that the first or second week of October was generally good and a little cooler weather, hurricanes excluded. So I am tentatively planning the trip. It will be about a 10 ho...
by gregcrawford
Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Galley on C22
Replies: 18
Views: 15443

Thanks very much for posting the pictures. I plan on building a new galley for my C22 as the PO threw the original galley away. I may use an HDPE top with a large stainless mixing bowl as the sink, and a small propane stove. Can anyone enlighten me as to the nature of the connection from the galley ...
by gregcrawford
Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:43 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C22 Hat
Replies: 44
Views: 28899

I would also like to purchase a burgee, so count me in for one.

Are there any hats left? How much were they?
by gregcrawford
Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C22 Battery installation
Replies: 8
Views: 7346

I built a shelf just outboard of the port keel pivot under the settee. The battery (Group 24) is mounted in a plastic battery box and strapped to the shelf. This gets the battery about as close to the CG as possible and doesn't weigh down the stern. I have 6 gauge wire going to the electric start Ho...
by gregcrawford
Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Beaching a C22
Replies: 6
Views: 7911

I will probably build the Bolger Nymph and give that a try. I have heard that there are very few hard dinghies that tow well without swamping in rough conditions, hence the popularity of the inflatables.
by gregcrawford
Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Beaching a C22
Replies: 6
Views: 7911

Beaching a C22

This may be a dumb question, but I thought I saw a picture of a C22 right up on the beach somewhere. Has anyone beached their C22? You know, on purpose? If so, what was the procedure, pros and cons, etc. Mario had intrigued me with the thought of participating in the NCSail Pirate Sail (maybe next y...
by gregcrawford
Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: need new mast foot
Replies: 3
Views: 3950

by gregcrawford
Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:38 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Rudder Rigging
Replies: 7
Views: 7299

I used a 2-1/2" holesaw on my rudder after clamping on a scrap piece of plywood with a 1/4" hole in it to use as a centering guide. Then I epoxied in a piece of delrin the same thickness as the rudder with a predrilled hole for the pivot bolt. This eliminated the existing badly elongated h...
by gregcrawford
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: I lost my rudder
Replies: 52
Views: 38083

The HDPE in that thickness will be so heavy you will not be able to retract the rudder with the pull rope. Just something to think about. The stock rudder floats, but the metal rudder cheeks and shaft will cause it to sink if it falls out of the boat, leaving the rudder reaching skyward on the botto...
by gregcrawford
Tue Jun 22, 2010 3:28 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sealer for Rudder Housing?
Replies: 6
Views: 5966

I agree. I had a bronze through hull and I machined a delrin bushing for it. I planned to replace the plastic through hull with the bronze. I also had thought about replacing the rubber hose with PVC pipe as others had done. But then I thought about it a little more. As you said, it had worked for 3...
by gregcrawford
Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:06 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sealer for Rudder Housing?
Replies: 6
Views: 5966

I used 4200. Just use plenty of it so that it will squish out everywhere, and don't tighten the through hull nut down too tight. When I was working on mine, I noticed the through hull was wiggling around and it kind of freaked me out. So even though the PO said it didn't leak, I took it out. Turns o...
by gregcrawford
Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:23 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Mast Hook for a C22
Replies: 5
Views: 4759

I intended to give it away to whomever (whoever? never can get that right) needed it for the cost of shipping. Of course, if you are going to pick it up, it's free! My email is volcanoe423@comcast.net . Just remind me before you come and we will make arrangements.
by gregcrawford
Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Excellent sailing podcast
Replies: 2
Views: 2994

Excellent sailing podcast

I don't know if any of you listen to podcasts, but I have to heartily recommend the "Furled Sails" podcasts. They have slacked off greatly in the last few months but there are two years worth of weekly podcasts that are absolutely wonderful to listen to in the car. The authors are based in...
by gregcrawford
Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Just for curiosity's sake
Replies: 16
Views: 12098

I have built a couple of small wooden boats. I would recommend "Boats With An Open Mind", or any book by Phil Bolger or Harold "Dynamite" Payson. These gentlemen have gone a long way to make entry level wood boat building as painless as possible. Just google them or look on Amazo...
by gregcrawford
Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Mast Hook for a C22
Replies: 5
Views: 4759

Mast Hook for a C22

I installed the Kenyon mast hinge on my C22, so the original hook step plate is available if someone needs it.
by gregcrawford
Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: POLL - 2011 Eastern rally
Replies: 4
Views: 4213

I vote for Cherokee Lake.
by gregcrawford
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Eastern US Chrysler rally
Replies: 43
Views: 38030

I love Oriental. Been there four times just for fun, but have never sailed there yet. The public free ramp at the end of Midgett (Midyett?) Street may or may not be deep enough to launch everyone. Even with the tongue extension I had most of the back tires of my F350 in the water to get my C22 launc...
by gregcrawford
Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Downhaul/rigging question
Replies: 3
Views: 3835

Thank you for the quick response. I can hardly wait to get back to the boat Saturday to try this. So I was probably correct in that the down haul will hook into the ring on the bottom of the gooseneck? At what speed does the swing keel pendant cable start to hum? I had it at that speed several times...
by gregcrawford
Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:15 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Downhaul/rigging question
Replies: 3
Views: 3835

Downhaul/rigging question

I took my C22 out on Saturday for the 2nd time and first time by myself. My question is about the downhaul/Cunningham device which consists of two blocks and a stainless long hook. There is a stainless ring on the bottom of the gooseneck which I assume this attaches to, but the boom was not high eno...
by gregcrawford
Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Sculling in reverse
Replies: 5
Views: 4557

My C22 had a 1/2" thick delrin washer between the rudder cheeks and the through hull. I retained this when I fabricated the new stainless rudder assembly and my rudder will turn 360 degrees if the tiller is upright. I put the boat in the water for the first time last Friday. When I pulled the r...
by gregcrawford
Thu May 20, 2010 3:13 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Some C-22 measurements
Replies: 7
Views: 6596

I have the factory original Chrysler trailer, and my boat is still on it. So if you need any measurements, let me know.
by gregcrawford
Thu May 20, 2010 3:10 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: WHO ARE YOU??? Come one . . . Fess up you lurkers! LOL!
Replies: 44
Views: 35452

I can't believe after all the trouble and expense to get it that I neglected to mention that I am a licensed captain with Inland OUPV and Towing endorsement.
by gregcrawford
Wed May 19, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: WHO ARE YOU??? Come one . . . Fess up you lurkers! LOL!
Replies: 44
Views: 35452

Hi. I am 53 years old, been married to the same wonderful woman for 31 years. Have two boys, one a metal fabricator who welds exotic metals, and the other one just graduated from the University of Tennessee and looking for a technical writing job. I am a construction project manager for a mid size c...
by gregcrawford
Tue May 11, 2010 3:28 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New 12 v DC only system
Replies: 11
Views: 8040

I purchase a lot of my marine wiring supplies from Del City. They have a $25.00 minimum order. They have tinned marine wire (much less expensive than Ancor), fuse holders, fuses, and several types of the plastic wire loom. For example, I bought 100 LF, (minimum order) of 5/8" wire loom for $13....
by gregcrawford
Fri May 07, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Home Made Scuppers
Replies: 13
Views: 11349

Yes, the lathe is at home. I also have a complete wood working shop, a mig and a tig welder, and a small mill. But it has taken me thirty years to collect it all, and now I rarely have time to use it!
by gregcrawford
Thu May 06, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Home Made Scuppers
Replies: 13
Views: 11349

The flap stays open a little, so I think there will be enough air gap for the fumes to flow out.
by gregcrawford
Thu May 06, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Home Made Scuppers
Replies: 13
Views: 11349

Home Made Scuppers

I recently made some scuppers out of HDPE. You can see them here:

http://sports.webshots.com/album/577580869qmNInz

Let me know what you think.
by gregcrawford
Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:19 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: seacock
Replies: 20
Views: 13516

The through hull on my 1976 C22 was plastic, with a cheesy gold colored plastic valve in the clear vinyl sink drain line. You could wiggle it back and forth with ease. I replaced it with an Apollo bronze triangle base seacock ($35) and a bronze Perko through hull I had laying around (3/4"). The...
by gregcrawford
Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Kick-up rudder
Replies: 17
Views: 11685

Yes, it is two halves with a foam core. I holesawed out the rudder pivot hole because it was worn in an oval shape and epoxied in a 2" delrin plug to spread the load a little more. I encountered a structural foam filling.