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Actual Weight
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:38 pm
by slane1124
Can someone help me with some technical knowledge? I see the "displacement", but what is the actual weight of my Chrysler 22? I'm having a new trailer built, and want to make sure we beef it up enough to handle it. Thanks!
Displacement
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:50 am
by Windwalker
Displacement is the weight of the water the boat displaces when it is floating. This will be the weight of the boat. So, displacement is the weight of the boat….stripped. It does not include any equipment, stores, sails, etc., all that is extra. Not sure on a Chrysler 22, but my 26 has a displacement weight of 5000 lbs. I calculated 5750 lbs loaded to sail, not counting the trailer weight. One of these days I will have to put it on some scales.
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:36 pm
by EmergencyExit
There is also a figure for maximum displacement - defined as the weight of the amount of water displaced by the boat at its maximum immersion level in calm water without water coming aboard.
I agree with Windwalker - surely the Chrysler folks did not use that maximum figure, so the boat likely weighs its displacement.
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:16 am
by squint
When I had my 22 hauled out last year, I think they told me it was ~3300 with the outboard, fuel tank etc. I wish I had written it down!
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:56 am
by slane1124
Displacement = Actual Weight
Thanks all!!