Chrysler 26 has a Patented self locking swing keel

Chrysler20%26 · Post by **Chrysler20%26** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:02 am

The manual an the brchure say the the 26 has a self locking swing keel. (how does it work)??? It is a Patented self locking swing keel, if we could get the pat. # we could look it up.

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:46 am

As I understand it, the top of the keel has a tapered section that supposedly fits exactly into a matching tapered section of the keel pocket. So its a friction fit if the keel is all the way down, and if everything is clean on the keel and in the pocket...

Mario G · Post by **Mario G** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:10 am

I would think if Chrysler was going with friction it would have been like the pin set-up on the C-22 , I like the idea its adjustable.

Can you patent tight fight ...if so I had ...never mind

Not having the swing keel version I'm not sure how it works.

Are the pivot assemblies different from the C-22 and C-26?

I know theres a few C-26's in this area I would like to visit but that one at the coast has keep me running east ( big kid new toy

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hp18carr · Post by **hp18carr** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:38 am

Mario

Feel free to stop by anytime, if you want a look at a swing keel c26. At this point however with so much removed during it overhaul, it's a sad representation of the model and its trailer still holds it captive. I'm sure I would learn much more from your observations than you from mine.

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26 2980
Pandora (for now)

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:43 am

Windward provides some light on the keel wedging here on this thread

viewtopic.php?t=2090&highlight=keel+wedge

Chrysler20%26 · Post by **Chrysler20%26** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 1:34 am

Thank's EE, an Windward . I have been looking at a lot of trailerable 26's. ( thinking of getting a better boat ) After a long study, I think I have mad up my mind, as to which one is the best for my needs. Chrysler 26 is the best I have found. With just some up grads, I hope to be sailling many more years. In the year 2011 my 26 will be 32 years old, an I will be 64. So @ 1/2 my age, an with the up-grads to help me keep up with hear. The Chrysler 26, an I should be sailling for a long time. I will be saleing my other two boats in the spring.

sauerleigh · Post by **sauerleigh** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 5:19 pm

I did a patent search from 1976 to the present and nothing shows up under the "Chrysler" name. I also checked "swing keel" and again nothing. It is possible that the patent predates 1976 but if you broaden the search you will go all the way back to 1790, I don't have that much time. Without cutting into the swing keel case to see how things work, I'll accept Windwards description.

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:43 pm

There's a handy article on replacing the swing keel cable on Windward's site at http://chryslersailing.lizards.net/sail_swingkeel.html

and on it step 5 includes a link to to a photo which shows the tapered area the keel head would wedge into, and if you look closely part of the taper on the keel.

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:31 pm

I'm glad my 22 doesn't lock the keel down. I run aground so much that I used it as a deep finder!

tgentry · Post by **tgentry** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:49 am

While a taper wouldn't be patentable, the use of a taper on the upper portion of the keel might be.

I haven't come up with anything yet either.