new mate. permission to come aboard.

GWBear · Post by **GWBear** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:16 pm

Ahoy mates my name is Gregg W Bear age 59... I am new to your forum..
So.. permission to come aboard...... although I have sailed in the past this is my first boat... a 1976 Chrysler 22 , She belong to old friend of mine who has recently passed on
So I have taken upon the honor to restore the boat he loved so well,... To sail and enjoy her as he did.... The boat will need a lot work, so I hope I count on some of you mates for
for information

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:28 pm

Welcome aboard Gregg. I too own a 1976 C22 that I am restoring.
You will find lots of info on this forum and many helpful people.
Pictures of your progress are greatly encouraged....Bill

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:28 pm

Welcome aboard !

hp18carr · Post by **hp18carr** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:23 pm

Welcome... there is always room for one, two or three more on this forum. Restoring your friends c22 is a nice memorial, when it's completed I'm sure he will put a good word in for you too have some good winds blow your way.

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26' 1980
Pandora (for now)

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:41 pm

Mario G · Post by **Mario G** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:57 pm

Ahoy Gregg welcome

Sorry to hear about your friend

I'm sure you will find as much help from here as you need to restore your
C-22.

Feel free to ask any questions and please post pictures, we like pictures.

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:02 pm

Welcome aboard Gregg!
Glad to see you joined! You will NOT be dissapointed! There is a wealth of knowledge here! Ask around, you might find an old set of keel plates you can use as a pattern. Unfortunatley I no longer have mine!

Captain Scott

GWBear · Post by **GWBear** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:46 am

Thank you all for your warm welcome abord...
I will send Pix as soon as I figure out how...?
computers are not my best subject...

GWBear · Post by **GWBear** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:03 am

I think I got this pixs thing going Ok now this is my C22 as it was in Mistic Conn. before I houled her back to Florida

lecker68 · Post by **lecker68** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 2:14 pm

Welcome aboard Gregg and everyone here helps each other and welcome to the chrysler family.

mcrandall · Post by **mcrandall** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 2:22 pm

Welcome aboard, Gregg. Lots of info shared here, great info resource from a great bunch! Nice looking boat!

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:15 pm

Mario G · Post by **Mario G** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:59 am

Hey Gregg I'm about to be in Jax Fl with my C-26 comming down the ICW. I might be comming up the west side after a slight detour to someplace called the Bahammas

. I will let you know when we get your way. We will be staying in Jax for a short time but I have no land transportation or I would jump over and see if there was anything I could help you with. I also have a C-22 that I hope found its way to my inlaws in SC.

Yours looks to be in very good condition, what needs to be done before you splash her?

GWBear · Post by **GWBear** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:40 am

I belive the trailer is OEM but it is in bad shape the wheels, axel,spring,sliders all had to be replaced Some of the supports for th bunks had to be temperayly welded up . I wll rebuild the trailer back in Florida

GWBear · Post by **GWBear** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:14 am

Mario G Jax FL is about 3 1/2 hours from Inverness Fl. But when you come up the west side you could anchor in kings bay in the crystal river in the town of Crystal River this is close to Inverness FL. we would be happy to come get you with a motor boat and take you to dinner . Kim and I would love to swap some war stories and sea tails , If the west side falls of your agenda then maybe Titusville. or Cocoa Beach Fl still 3 hours away but much ezer to get to ...

GWBear · Post by **GWBear** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:45 am

Yes I have keel pin issue with my C 22 .......does this look like I need to replace the keel pin brackets? .your opinion please ....It looks like the brackets have been replaced before
because the pin looks to be stainless steel and their is some extra holes that have sealant oozing from ...does anyone have blue prints, sketches, drawing, dimensions or maybe an old part .... so I have something to go by ..... what should it be made with ,17-4 ph, 303, 304, 309 stainless steel ,what should I seal it with ECT. ECT. what other things do I have
to look out for, please add your comments, opinions, advice, ECT

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:18 pm

Welcome! I have been scuba diving in Kings bay. Great area. There's a guy in FL that makes those brackets and pins for the C22. I tried to find his post in the for sale fourm when I first read about your boat but could not find it. I used them on my boat last summer. They were just ok. He charged me $300.00 for the set with pin. Took me the better part of a day to grind and drill them to fit. I think a local machine shop could produce a set for you and you could have control over the build up. I would replace them. Would love to drag my 22 down your way and sail for a few days. Good luck with the new boat. Jeff

Just saw your other post. Use the 3M 5200 sealant. Assemble everything wet, and use the pin to insure good alignment while bolting in the new brackets. Allow time for a good cure. These brackets were made of steel, hince, all the rust. For the salt water I would use stainless steel for sure. I'm sure a machine shop in that area will make a good call on the temper, they're bound to see this type of stuff all the time. As far as a templete, just use your old brackets as a base and once removed you can make a tracing of the recessed area in the hull and/or you could make a mock up from a peice of 1/4 " ply.

http://s743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80 ... 022%20pics

Here is a link to the pics of my boat, click on view all and you will see the pics of the keel pin and bracket r&r.

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 1:58 pm

Jmckamey, nice trailer job well done!

Thanks
Alan

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:13 pm

Thanks alan, too bad she's sitting under a cover being snowed on.