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I don't have that hook anymore, but it was probably 1/8" thick aluminum plate. Since that's gone, just rebuild
your mast step and install a new hinge plate. You'll need to make some changes to the mast of course but well worth it in long run

Welcome aboard! The Starwind to my knowledge is a C22 clone with some minor changes as you noted. I haven't seen any brackets for sale postings in a long time. Most of us have had to build our own, or hire a machine shop. I made my own from stainless steel and did my own welding, etc. There are lots...

Very nice rebuild. Good use of acrylics for strength

Hey Neo,

check this

Here's an alternative

https://store.ruddercraft.com/index.php ... uct_id=681

Brian,

Exactly 2.5"

Brian, Congrats on the new Sandpiper! The mast on C22's is very robust for its category of daysailor. I can imagine generated a few curse words when it snapped off. Were you using the factory documented procedure with gin pole and bridles to mast and demast? The 'hook' arrangement is not ideal and I...

Here's an alternative

https://store.ruddercraft.com/index.php ... uct_id=681

Never heard or seen that happen. Check over at https://ruddercraft.com/
Yes----that is the original factory head

Doesn't look too difficult to machine one from scratch if you have the tools or know someone handy like that. Welding is also an option

Scott,

Sounds like an awesome trip. Post some pix when you get a chance

Bob

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 going for $125

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 512KB 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.

IMG-20140301-00208.png Hardin Valley-20160315-00330.png Trailer.png 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 ...

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
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

DH 2333-P
DH 2333-S

https://www.dwyermast.com/default.asp

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 ...