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by walterse
Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:39 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Keel stuck up
Replies: 2
Views: 7070

Keel stuck up

I am new to sailing and very new to owning a sailboat. We made it through mast raising on our first try, and after some problems unloading from the trailer, Nimue is in the water (with no leaks!) :D However, we have hit a new hiccup. The keel won't go down? I'm very hopeful that this is a user error...
by walterse
Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:51 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Mast Step Trouble
Replies: 17
Views: 31951

Re: Mast Step Trouble

Here are pictures of the damage. I have not been able to find a replacement part for just that foot piece. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Mast break 1 (1).jpg
Mast break 2 (1).jpg
by walterse
Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:23 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Mast Step Trouble
Replies: 17
Views: 31951

Mast Step Trouble

Hello everyone, So after a few weeks of doing repairs it was finally time to take our C22 out this weekend past for the first time. We got to the marina and had some friends there to help step the mast. The previous owner constructed a dedicated gin pole, and when I inserted it into the mast, part o...
by walterse
Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:04 am
Forum: Paints/Fiberglass/Maintenance
Topic: New owner/Repair Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 11361

New owner/Repair Questions

Hello everyone! I am new to sailing and recently acquired a Chrysler 22. Overall she is in pretty great shape but there are a couple repairs that need to be done and I have a few questions. The pictures were too large to upload here, so you can view them at this link: https://imgur.com/gallery/8YeoR...