Chrysler Sailors Forum

I've purchased very good double-braided poly from a seller on eBay (rags4jc) at super reasonable prices. You can get new and used hardware from him too and he'll cut the poly length to your specification

Here's one such deal
GARHAUER 4:1 MAIN SHEET, BLOCK AND TACKLE, VANG, W/40' NEW 3/8" LINE

Check this out from Captain Scott's Sailing website Captain Scott Sailing - Stepping the Mast Single handedly I understand the hesitation. It can be nerve wracking the first time through. The Chrysler mast is very sturdy compared to other sailboats of that era. For instance, find and watch Catalina ...

Rich, I assumed when you said the keel was off you already had most of it disassembled. How did you get the pin out ---cut it from below with reciprocating saw? Whatever the method, with the keel out go ahead and remove the bracket from each side. Attached with 6 1/4" bolts each side. Once remo...

Hello to all, I got the keel off this week. I’ll try to post some pictures soon if anybody has any questions about my process or would like to see them. The bolts come out with no problem, but the galvanized piping is STUCK. 40 years of rust! Any tricks for getting these off? Tried to post a pictur...

All depends on whether the hull was damaged in the process. That SS shaft is very sturdy and the amount of force needed to bend it could have damaged the fiberglass. I would ask for some closeup pix of the hull from both sides.

Here's some of my rudder work
Rudder Upgrade

Greg,

No, that must have been somebody else. I too donated my mast hook to a fellow sailor on the forum...

Good luck on the project. I replaced my portlights last year with Lewmars and used the 3M double foam tape for making the outer seal. Worked great..

//Bob

Mike, The first image is my keel bracket. To answer about the 'shoulder' comment, yes , you're exactly right. I did that so as to limit the lateral movement. Otherwise, you have to put spacers in there to stop the travel. I've seen where people use large plastic washers, etc. for that. One big conce...

Greg,

Yes, it is the same

Here's a link to what you can expect to find for deck construction in that area
http://www.chryslersailors.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4929&p=32825#p32825

Don't exactly remember, but pretty sure it wasn't 3 weeks. I would give them a call

Greg, To keep our server storage cost low, we enforce a 256KB limit for image attachments. Most cameras these days have a default setting of 1MB, so if trying to take something directly off your camera and post here, you're likely going to hit that limit. There are a ton of free photo editors online...

Adding some strap launch pix I found online. https://unsinkable2.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/gsl_-223.jpg http://lh6.google.com/Batwoman1962/RylFZZYnn-I/AAAAAAAAAIM/yoXm5bxPEuM/Retrieval%20step%204%20chocking%20wheels.jpg&imgmax=640 http://lh6.google.com/Batwoman1962/RylDIZYnn9I/AAAAAAAAAIE/p...

I'm adding couple more pics if it helps. The first is my old trailer, with boat. Second and third show final product. The keel is visible and you can see how it rests on rollers. Resting on the rollers, with my trailer, the bottom of the keel is probably very close to the same height as the side rai...

Attached is a photo/drawing of my original C22 trailer. I used this as a reference point for my new bunk design. Hope it helps..

Lydia, Do you have any pictures you can attach? I have a C22 with a pop-up. You said everything fit nicely, presumably when the boat was on the trailer, and the keel supported on the trailer. Is the boat still in the water with this condition? If so, now that you're in the water, the keel is only su...

Welcome to the forum! Most here have done that ,..and lots more! Check the links on the main forum page for Rudder and Keel. Everyone has their own way of dropping the keel, so browse thru those posts and you'll get ideas. Most keels on older C22's have major rust issues and require heavy grinding, ...

I went with the DH 2503 32" Dwyer Airfoil spreader https://www.dwyermast.com/images/spreadernew.gif Use Bracket Style D (0 deg.rake) ...you can mount slightly aft to make your own rake...mine are positioned to give about 10 degrees rake https://www.dwyermast.com/images/spreaderbracketsairfoilch...

Purchased from Mauri Pro Sailing.
Lewmar Standard Opening Portlight - Size 4R and 4L
LEW393440500 and LEW393460500
Fantastic construction. They are pricey, but you'll never need another portlite. They come in anodized aluminum, but I painted mine black to match my color scheme

When posting a message, the editor has tabs for 'Options', and 'Attachments'. Click the Attachments tab and choose the 'add files'. There is a limit on size, but it's fairly generous. Most graphic formats are supported..

Bob

Joshua, I haven't heard of anyone on this board having lost their rigging unexpectedly. On replacing, I'm the kind of person that enjoys DIY, so I would never consider paying $$$ to do what I can do, except of course I do pay for swaging. Measuring can be tricky in some cases. I just finished with a...

Congratulations! --- You have officially graduated from the school of "I dropped a Chrysler 900lb Swing Keel on my own, replaced all the hardware, and lived to tell about it" :) Those of us that have done it , salute you 8) Seriously, very nice indeed. I don't think any 2 owners here have ...

Joshua,

Greg's board name is gregcrawford. You can search the memberlist and private message him if you want. He has a blog at http://bluesimage.blogspot.com/

Bob

Joshua, Welcome, and also working in Knoxville (not native Big Orange though ). I know that lake and marina well, but planning on using Cherokee Lake for most of my sailing this Spring. Did you find that C22 on Craigslist? That part about Colorado reminds me of one I saw there last year. On pictures...

Greetings to all. In planning to retire in the next 3-4 years and planning to sail for the twilight years, started with an O'day 14 to learn the ropes, so to speak, earlier this spring. Ran into a good deal on a Chrysler 22 in fair condition so picked up for a project boat and sail before retiremen...

Awesome restoration....you've put a ton of work into her and it shows! Nicely done. Pic gallery is great...looks like the kids were having a fun time and that's what it's all about Thanks for posting for all here to enjoy..

Rick,

Welcome Aboard.....finally

Thanks very much for your patience. This upgraded version of the board has several new features,...main one being attachments in posts. We'll be making an announcement shortly. We're still testing out a few things.

/Bob

Reality wrote:thanks, recommended it to a new Chrysler owner and he couldn't join.

Hey Reality,,

We're working on an upgrade/facelift now. Won't be much longer for owners to join. Please have your friend check in soon.

Thanks...Bob

Hey all, Most of you know we’ve had forum technical issues for quite a while. Well I am pleased to announce C22Bob is willing to step up and assist. Welcome Bob and thank you in advance for a fresh look! Scott Scott, Thanks for that. Happy to help out. For those visitors out there just itchin' to g...

Should be open for posting to existing members - can't add new members as of yet due upgrade issues (as far as I know on 20171107) I imagine there are a lot more that would like to join. This has been ongoing for a year or so. Can something be done about it please? If not, this site is going to slo...

Bill, Sorry to hear that, but the local sailing community there is getting a very nice boat which will bring a lot of fun and joy for years to come. Yes, getting your money out of a project/hobby is very tough. I see lots of sailboats on eBay go for pennies on the dollar. Like you, I'm finishing up ...