Are you still looking for a C26 ? I have one for sale right now but it is in central Iowa, perhaps a bit too far to go.
Dave Schrader
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- Wed May 16, 2018 1:32 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Wanted C-26 from either Manitoba, Saskatchewan, North Dakota or Minnesota
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20207
- Tue May 15, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: Chrysler For Sale
- Topic: 1977 C26 for Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20224
Re: 1977 C26 for Sale
I'd like to get $8000 out her. Forgot to mention that before.
- Mon May 14, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: Chrysler For Sale
- Topic: 1977 C26 for Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20224
1977 C26 for Sale
+1977 Chrysler C 26 swing keel sailboat +2008 Nissan 4 cycle 15 hp power tilt outboard and cockpit control cluster low hours on motor +Bower custom tandem trailer with extendable tongue and 4 extra unmounted tires. Trailer has working electric brakes. +Shore power converter/charger and shore power c...
- Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:52 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Where to pump the water?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8322
Where to put the water
I put a forward and rear bilge pump in KG and plumbed the discharges into the sink drain being careful to have high spot on each so there was no chance of bak siphoning. While I was at it I put a shutoff near the thru hull fitting so that could be closed. This I did for a couple reaons. The first is...
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:44 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Questions from a new C 26 owner
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14105
raising mast...
The gin pole method works very well. Make sure your shrouds are not tangled and take your time. Also, be sure to connect the stirrups to the toerail to keep the mast from swinging from side to side. Pay attention to the wind and when possible, try not to have a cross wind on the mast while stepping....
- Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:20 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Electric Motor ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15887
E- v. gasoline/diesel
I'm in full agreement that an ellectric drive is superior in most situations. However, has anybody ever stayed out just a little too long an got caught by a storm ? As for me, I'll have one of each since a trolling motor doesn't add much to the total weight of the boat. Since we're sailors most of u...
- Wed May 18, 2011 6:07 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: 250 sailor service manual
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15031
250 manual
Thanks for doing this !
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:32 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Spreader
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9528
spreader bar repair
When I fixed our spreader last spring I found that the mast was collapsing due to not being supported internally. I ended up having the local metal fab shop build me a 3/16" thick stainless steel "wrap" with spar mounts that protrude outward and while I was at it I made the spreader b...
- Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:02 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Superstitious by land? No. By water you bet! How about You?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12698
naming of boats
I always just figured that good maintenance and keeping an eye on the
weather reports was the best way to avoid getting wrath from the sea
gods ;)
weather reports was the best way to avoid getting wrath from the sea
gods ;)
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:22 am
- Forum: Trailers/Towing/Systems
- Topic: trailering c26
- Replies: 6
- Views: 26890
location on trailer
I have a custom made trailer so can't help you with an exact number but
I do have a question. What are you pulling it with ? If your vehicle is
large enough often times a bit more tongue weight is not a bad thing.
Withing reason of course.
I do have a question. What are you pulling it with ? If your vehicle is
large enough often times a bit more tongue weight is not a bad thing.
Withing reason of course.
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: 76 c-22 parting out or selling as whole boat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16558
parting out C22
If you decide to part out rather than sell whole, I'd like to buy the mast
foot and step hook from you. I believe the 22' are the same as the 26's.
foot and step hook from you. I believe the 22' are the same as the 26's.
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Mast Stepping C26 (1979) top heavy and will not rest on rear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9188
stepping mast on C26
Your mast support looks a lot like the one I built. If you are worried about fiberglass, you might consider building a bracket that stands on the top edge of the motor mount. I used a couple light angle iron fingers the engage the corners of the motor mount to accomplish this. Yea, I know, I know pi...
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:58 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: How about a north central get together.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 38721
St Croix
I've never sailed in that area what is it like ? Very much current ? Overhead
clearance problems ? Reasonable depths ?
clearance problems ? Reasonable depths ?
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 7:43 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Chrysler 280 question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11077
pump
I have a suction plunger. It's rather like a grease gun in size but has a simple plunger on the bottom and a fitting on the top so can fit various tubes and adapters onto it. It's great when you are refilling things like the rear end on a pickup or a transfer case and such. I made an adaptor that le...
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:05 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Chrysler 280 question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11077
washers here already, now, what oil to use
Franz marine really turned my order around fast.
Now that I have the right seals, what type of oil should
I use ( lower unit ) ? There aren't a lot of marine
dealers around here and the auto parts stores seem to
have varying opinions on what to use.
Now that I have the right seals, what type of oil should
I use ( lower unit ) ? There aren't a lot of marine
dealers around here and the auto parts stores seem to
have varying opinions on what to use.
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 11:10 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Chrysler 280 question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11077
plastic washers
I have a couple on order from franzmarine.com. They were $2.65, each so
not very expensive. Thanks for the info.
not very expensive. Thanks for the info.
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:15 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Chrysler 280 question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11077
Chrysler 280 question
I have an older 280 that works just fine but I'm having trouble getting
the oil plugs to seal up correctly. What did Chrysler originally use on
those to seal those plugs ?
the oil plugs to seal up correctly. What did Chrysler originally use on
those to seal those plugs ?
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:52 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Mast raising
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15327
C26 mast raising
The directions from Chrysler work just fine. Follow them. There are a couple things we do different. 1) We have a dedicated gin pole rather than using the main boom 2) We built a mast support that stands on the motor mount which is held in place by a couple chains that are then attached to the rear ...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:04 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Interior ???
- Replies: 32
- Views: 27282
wet sole
In our 26 I've noted some softness in the port aft area so I suspect that this project will be on the horizon for me as well. What I keep wondering is why folks don't include some sort of ventilation system in the bilge to help keep it dry. After all, even with a watertight hull condensation is boun...
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:56 am
- Forum: Chrysler For Sale
- Topic: Chrysler 280 sailor parts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7078
tilt latch parts
We spoke on Saturday. Do you still have the parts tilt latch parts ?
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:43 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Vacation Sailin Picts
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13783
vacation photos
It doesn't get much better than that!
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:56 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: spreader mounts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8411
spreader mounts
Just make sure the mast is supported internally or you may end up with
the same situation I faced earlier this summer with the mast starting to
dent inwards from the thrust of the spreaders.
the same situation I faced earlier this summer with the mast starting to
dent inwards from the thrust of the spreaders.
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:42 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Beaching a C22
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7950
beaching a boat
Back when we had a 22 I used to beach it fairly often. I had found a spot on a local lake with a sand bar that tapered downward at about a 45 degree angle. I'd pull up the keel and just point it into the sand. Once there, we'd tie anchors off on the stern cleats and put them out a 45 degree angles t...
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:40 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Chrysler 22 project
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15234
good progress
Looks like you're moving right along. Keep up the good work !
- Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:23 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: 1977 C26
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10357
so where are the pictures ?
Picures ! We need pictures !
- Fri Aug 06, 2010 6:34 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Cutting fiberglass ... blind
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8711
cutting fiberglass
If you have access to an air compressor, I'd suggest getting an air die grinder. They have a wheel that is about 4-5" across and will cut through just about anything. To keep the heat build up under control and the dust down, mist the blade as you cut. Yea, it's messy but the cut will be clean ...
- Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:41 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Stepping the mast the other way
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5513
mast raising
I'd give them high marks for tenacity and creativity. I'm afraid to detail
some of the methods we used to hang the support I-beams that now
support our house. Let's just say that our skidloader wasn't big
enough to do all the lifting and leave it at that
some of the methods we used to hang the support I-beams that now
support our house. Let's just say that our skidloader wasn't big
enough to do all the lifting and leave it at that
- Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:12 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: tools explained ( I'm sure you can all relate to this )
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6365
tools explained ( I'm sure you can all relate to this )
Tools Explained DRILL PRESS : A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to ...
- Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:47 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Standing Rigging
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9893
list to port
I noticed the same thing our our 26. I was kicking around the idea of
building a locker under the ladder and putting the batteries there so they
would be low and in the center. Has anybody done that ?
building a locker under the ladder and putting the batteries there so they
would be low and in the center. Has anybody done that ?
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:19 am
- Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
- Topic: Probably not a new question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8046
power lines
The lake we were sailing on last weekend is so high due to all the rain we've been getting that we were not able to join our motor head friends in a cove we often go to. There was a lot of jeering and such but I wasn't sure if we'd fit under the lines or not. With our full wave marine band radio ant...