Chrysler Sailors Forum

I recently bought a texas marean 26 sail boat.Was having trouble getting in fo on it until I was toled it is much like the Chrysler 26 .It has a fixed keel and the rudder look different from the pictures I have seen of the chrysler 26.the cabin lay out is different and it has a OMC 14 horsepower saildrive.Any in fo would be helpfull.

Texas Marine International did produce boats from the Chrysler molds after Chrysler sell off.

Check this web site:

http://chryslersailing.lizards.net/

On the left click on "History", and scroll down to the "Chrysler Sell-Off" section for the details.

Beau

Yes, Texas Marine Internationla used the Chrysler 26 mold for the TMI 26. The boat should be similar to the 1979/1980 models with the conventional foredeck and anchor locker. I saw an interior layout sketch recently that coincided with some of my "dream C26" ideas:

1) galley goes starboard aft, includes icebox and folding counter extension
2) starboard quarter berth becomes a deep cockpit locker
3) port settee pulls out to double
4) hanging locker starboard across from head, closes fore and aft to give enough space for a shower
5) storage cubbies added behind & below cockpit ladder

The saildrive and built-in fuel tank should give you good weight distribution and lowered center of gravity, a lighter stern, some prop wash over the rudder to help the handling and an actual lazarette.

Thanks for the info guies.I am planning to sail down to st lucia some time next yeat .