Chrysler Sailors Forum

I have a 1977 C-22 for sale. It's in good shape (rigging may need to be replaced in the next few years) and comes with main sail and jib, 9.9 outboard, and trailer. I will also include anchor and other accessories. I have about $3,000 in it and would like to get as much back as I can, but I am flexi...

Thanks for all your advice. Yes, I have a C-22. I didn't sleep much last night worried that the boat was taking on water, it wasn't. I think I will pull it out of the water tomorrow and patch it with an epoxy resin and let it sit for a few days and put it back in the water later next week (or next w...

I was mounting my battery box and didn't realize where I was drilling. I drilled a small pilot hole (3/64") into the hull and water started pouring in like in a cartoon. Using the resources I had at my disposal, I put a screw in the hole and sealed it with marine sealant. This stopped the water...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I'm anxious to install my bilge pump and add a new coat of bottom paint and get my boat in the water. I'll post some before and after pictures once I finish all of my tasks.

Dumb question here. Is there a way to do the bottom painting without lifting the boat off the trailer? I would like to spruce up my boat below the water line but do not have access to a lift.

Follow up question. Where is the best place to install a bilge pump in the C-22? My guess would be under the cockpit.

Thanks for the response. Looks like I will add a bilge to my to-do list. Lake Maumelle is where I will be keeping it. I'm looking forward to a fun-filled, learning spring/summer.

Hello all. I am new to this board and pretty new to sailing. I purchased a C-22 about 3 years ago and have only sailed it a handful of times. I am looking to take it off the trailer and keep it in the water permanently at a lake near my house. I believe I will use it more if I don't have to trailer ...