Chrysler Sailors Forum

Good Morning! I am very much a rookie sailer, and have only had my LS 13 out a few times. I know that it is a matter of when, not if, regarding spilling the boat over, but I really don't want to do that! I usually have fishing gear, trolling motors, etc., and really don't want to go over! It seems a...

I have thought about a tiller extension, and may still get one, but I really do want to put a "real" tiller on my boat. I had started to build a Glen-L 14' at one time, and have the plans for the tiller for that boat. I plan to craft a tiller out of some Mahogany that I have. It's just bee...

I too have a LS-13, and the tiller that came with the boat was replaced with an axe handle. The axe handle is "cute", but it makes it impossible to sail the boat alone, because you cannot reach the jib sheets and hold the tiller at the same time. I have not been able to figure out the leng...

Sorry for not getting back more quickly. Pulling 11-12 hour days at work lately. I plan to have the boat out fishing tomorrow night, and if I can't get pictures then, for sure, I will get some for you on Saturday. Thanks for your patience. Then, I'll only need to figure out how to upload them! Steve

I have a 1971 LS-13. I don't know how much help I can be, but I can always take pictures, or help if I am directed. I have owned my boat for about a year, and have only had it out sailing about 5-6 times. I think that you are talking about the dagger boards? Mine will stay up, almost. They tend to &...

Cliff,

I left you a PM. If you can't get an "official" measurement, I have a 1970 LS-13, and I'll get out the ol' tape measure for you if needed. Just let me know what you need.

Steve Henry

Thank you all for the very helpful responses! I think that part of the problem is that I am just a very conservative "bean counter". I use a trolling motor with car battery to help me get going the right direction from time to time. I also usually have fishing gear in the boat. I think tha...

This summer, I abandoned my building of a Glen-L 14, and purchased a Lone Star 13 at a garage sale. I have had the boat out four times now, and realize that I am such a rookie sailor! I have not sailed in 30 years. I discovered the hard way that whoever put the axe handle as a tiller might have foun...

What an amazing post! I was going to write a post this weekend, when I had a bit of a problem with my login. All fixed now, thanks! I have a Lone Star 13 that I purchased about two months ago. I had not sailed in over 30 years. My first time out by myself, I thought that I was going to flip the boat...