New C22 owner here.

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:53 pm

Just wanted to say hi. I picked up a C22 tonight near Ann Arbor, MI. Previous owner DiverDarren has posted here in the past I see. I have been lurking around for about a week now and it seems as though there is a lot of great information here.

Here it is ready to make the 200 mile trip home with somewhat working trailer lights.

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:50 pm

Welcome aboard!
Goodlookin' set up there!

What are youtowing that C22 with?

SCOTT

cs3079 · Post by **cs3079** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:18 am

Nice boat dubbinchris. DiverDarren put a lot work in her and she looks pretty good from here. How'd the mast/cabin roof hold up on the ride back? I always used the bow pulpit and the stern rail for support.

hp18carr · Post by **hp18carr** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:00 am

Welcome to the forum and nice looking boat, you are right about the great information and it seems that most of it is on the C22. Did your car prove enough to tow it 200 miles with no trouble... just curious.

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

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:13 am

Thanks everyone. Darren def did a lot of work to her and there is still plenty to do. The mast seemed to do well where it was. The stern pulpit seems loose so that prob why he lashed it down in that manner. I'll need to address that soon. As far as the car it's an Audi wagon. I have a European hitch installed on it that I had imported. It brings the towing capticity up to 4500 from a paltry 2000. It towed pretty good but I'll be happier when I add brakes to it.

cs3079 · Post by **cs3079** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:56 am

Happy sailing! It doesn't take much time for these ol' Chryslers to get into your blood (& vice versa sometimes, w/ sweat & tears incl for good measure). You won't find a happier group of owners (& former owners)

Kevin Dreher · Post by **Kevin Dreher** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:45 am

nice looking boat i like the color. welcome aboard

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:17 am

Welcome!

You have more marbles than I do! I tow my boat with a v6 truck, and I have a trailer with brakes, and I still get the jitters!

Gus

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:46 am

I'm pretty experienced in driving with decent sized trailers. While its not ideal it's what I have to work with. Starting out is the only real tricky part as the 1st gear in this car is a little tall. Stopping wasn't bad as I was driving very conservatively. The trailer appears to have brakes but they aren't hooked up yet. I plan to rewire the trailer for all new LED lighting and have the brakes working for spring.

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:08 pm

Hi Dubbinchris...welcome to our happy group !!! We always welcome and need new Chrysler owners.

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:59 am

Question:

Are the C22's cored anywhere or are they solid glass?

Thanks, Chris

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:37 am

The deck is laminated, but the hull is solid glass as far as I know

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:09 am

Is there a difference between laminated and cored?

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:43 pm

I don't know, I do know the deck of the C-22 is honeycomb (like cardboard with epoxy). They did use plywood where they installed the hardware on deck, I know because I had to cut and replace mine in the lifeline stanchions.

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:36 pm

Ok, thanks for the insight.

Over the next few months I'll be rebedding all the deck hardware so I'm sure I'll learn plenty about what's located where.

mga1951 · Post by **mga1951** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:30 pm

Welcome aboard,,
I am just east of Cols if you need any help.. rigging..etc.
Where are you sailing at Alum.. Buckeye Ocean.
I have 76 C22 sail at Buckeye lake.

Glad to have another sailor in central ohio.

Go Bucks!! 11-0 today!! :)

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:41 pm

mga1951 wrote:Welcome aboard,,
I am just east of Cols if you need any help.. rigging..etc.
Where are you sailing at Alum.. Buckeye Ocean.
I have 76 C22 sail at Buckeye lake.

Glad to have another sailor in central ohio.

Go Bucks!! 11-0 today!!

I've only owned the boat about a month at this point so I haven't had it on the water yet. I will more than likely be sailing it on Alum, but could certainly be talked into dragging it out to Buckeye 'Ocean' for the day.

Anyway, thanks for the welcome. I'm sure I'll have some questions for you at some point. Hopefully we can meet in person in the near future. I'd love to lay eyes on another C22 for a little compare and contrast.

Mine is a little rough and although the previous owner put a fair amount of elbow grease into her, she needs a lot more.

lecker68 · Post by **lecker68** » Sun Nov 18, 2012 5:28 pm

Welcome aboard Dubbinchris always good to see the progress in photos.

dubbinchris · Post by **dubbinchris** » Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:21 pm

lecker68 wrote:Welcome aboard Dubbinchris always good to see the progress in photos.

Thanks for the welcome.

Photos aren't a problem....I'm well versed at posting photos in forums like this.