Chrysler Sailors Forum

My Man O War currently has a homebrew 80 sqft. Lateen rig. I'm thinking about upgrading to a Dwyer dm20 mast 18ft 2 in. and a Intensity sails Laser sail. About $400.00 and closest to the original rig I can find.

Holy Crap. I just took that beast down to the lake in 16 mph winds with gusts to 25, wearing a shorty dive suit in case I was dumped. I didnt go over but i almost did like 15 times. What a rush, at times I was hiked out as far as i could go and the opposite seat was partially under water. Finally I ...

Mattoxgolf,

Was the Man o war hard to right once capsized. I've been sailing my in 5-10 mph winds with a home made lateen rig and its seems very stable ( i wish the winds were 15mph ) It's getting a little to cold to do a capsize test here in Pa. I weigh 210 and If she starts heeling over and I ...

Purchased two of those deck plates? removable screw in covers to seal off the two access holes in the front of the boat. There is also a small hole in back of foot well to let water drain into rear sealed area. I'm gonna drill that hole bigger and use a plug like the one on the back of boat to make ...

Hey Scott,
I'm from Pennsylvania. I reread my post and what I meant to say is would It be worth it to remove the old heavy flotation and replace with noodles or bottles or some other lighter flotation? The boat seems to sail well although I don't have much sailing experience. Its seems like it ...

Lol CaptainScott. I found it on the side of the road with a free sign on it a few years ago, nothing but the hull. Couldn't find a mast or sail so I did a little research online (woodenboat forum) mostly and built a mast and two spars out of scrap lumber, epoxy and a 2 cheap handplanes. Repaired ...

Found on side of road.