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by Capt. Bondo
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C22 vertical clearance on a trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 10800

Just so happens, before I drove to lake Superior last weekend I measured that clearance just incase I needed to deal with any low gas station canopys. Sitting a the stock 1978 trailer, from highest point of mast on bow pulpit to ground was about 9 feet. The trailer is wider that my E150 also.
by Capt. Bondo
Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Duluth mn tall ships
Replies: 10
Views: 12626

Re: Duluth mn tall ships

pretty cool. it was a lot of fun. It was also our first trip onto lake superior. i will post a video of pictures and video when i finish editing them. too much fun..... Dido, I agree, many pictures to edit. We didn't get up to Duluth in time Thursday for the Parade of Sail due to a wheel bearing th...
by Capt. Bondo
Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Fired up for road trip!
Replies: 2
Views: 4392

Fired up for road trip!

The first mate and I will be stepping the mast this week and prepping Happy Place for a road trip to Superior WI to take in the sights and sounds of http://www.visitduluth.com/tallships2013/ We have a slip reserved at Barkers Island, and we are planning day sails out with the majestic tall ships. .....
by Capt. Bondo
Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What to look for when buying a C26?
Replies: 8
Views: 16026

Welcome Aboard CraigWik
Great to have another upper midwest Chrysler on board!
by Capt. Bondo
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:45 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: redone interior
Replies: 9
Views: 17202

Looking Good!
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Sails
Topic: Sail cloth weight?
Replies: 0
Views: 15491

Sail cloth weight?

Does anyone know the weight of the sail cloth used in the origional C 22 sails?
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Chrysler 26 launching
Replies: 8
Views: 16363

Depending on the water level on the river;
On low water level I only need to back in until the back tires touch the water 8)
On high water I need to back down until the back bumper is almost submerged to float the boat off/on. :shock:
The marina ramp get steeper farther down.
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Rudder troubles. Looking for advice for repair/replacement
Replies: 21
Views: 43647

When I bent my cheek plates, I gave the assembly to a buddy that does auto body work. He got it almost straight. He commented, he got to use all his big hammers :shock: As for backing up...I have started flipping my rudder around 180 when reversing. This takes the torque off the tiller from the prop...
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:38 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Crossing
Replies: 10
Views: 12840

Looks like a great trip, love the pictures.
To bad about the boat ouch...well above water level 8)
by Capt. Bondo
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: HAPPY Birthday America
Replies: 5
Views: 9542

Great sailing on the 4th! Logged 14 NM with a average speed of 4.9 knots. The winds where very consistent in the 15 to 18 range (no gusting) AND best of all.. due to high water the entire St Croix is a no wake zone 8) Bad for power boaters but great for sailing :D Usally the power boaters don't give...
by Capt. Bondo
Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Don't forget to close your seacock!
Replies: 1
Views: 3793

Don't forget to close your seacock!

In my "excitement of going sailing" Sunday, I forgot to close my galley sink seacock :oops: ...where is all this water coming from? :? As long as we can bail it out faster than it's coming in, where cool 8) (as we are on a starboard tack) Back on a port tack...where is all this water comin...
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Well... It's official!
Replies: 4
Views: 4393

Don't call it " first time jitters" ...It's the excitement of going sailing 8)
by Capt. Bondo
Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Happy Father's Day
Replies: 3
Views: 3929

Had a good fathers day, started with the first mate making me bacon, eggs and hash browns for breakfast followed by the first afternoon sail of the season. However I have developed a leak over the winter that needs to be figured out before a another afternoon sail can take place. tool on about 5 gal...
by Capt. Bondo
Wed May 29, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Rare VHF Communication
Replies: 13
Views: 29267

That rases an interesting question... in that situation, wo/radio contact, who has the right of way? :shock:
by Capt. Bondo
Wed May 29, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Trailers/Towing/Systems
Topic: Tongue weight
Replies: 2
Views: 21288

I agree with the rule of thumb is 10-15% of trailer weight on the tongue. But to be honest, (at least in my case) the C22 sitting flat on it's stock trailer bunks would be hard pressed to to get to the 500-750lbs tongue weight. Not to hi-jack this string, but it would be interesting to know what oth...
by Capt. Bondo
Wed May 29, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: Trailers/Towing/Systems
Topic: A mast support that fits on the bow pulpit
Replies: 7
Views: 29640

Here is another variant. Since I use my mast to support the tarp during the winter I trimed the bracket to not chafe the tarp, also added a mid-mast support that slides into the mast step. http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad138/rbakersacres_photos/Sailboat/th_IMG_0381.jpg http://i929.photobucket.c...
by Capt. Bondo
Wed May 22, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Outboard motor controls
Replies: 16
Views: 34470

Port side inside locker picture http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad138/rbakersacres_photos/Sailboat/th_IMG_4377.jpg Control cables through stern to motor. http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad138/rbakersacres_photos/Sailboat/th_OBRemoteswithBoot.jpg I also use my foot or leg to control the throttle.
by Capt. Bondo
Wed May 15, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: depth sounders...
Replies: 9
Views: 11008

I have a Uniden Depth Meter with a in-hull transducer (no hole) that I mounted as far forward and as close to center line in the forward dinette sette as possible. Looks much like this, but mounted in a sleeve that allows you to level the transducer on the angled hull; http://www.westmarine.com/weba...
by Capt. Bondo
Fri May 03, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: boat heater
Replies: 18
Views: 50028

Like EE said, it doesn't take much on the C26 to keep it warm..very small room you're heating ! I chartered a Islander 36 once that had a solid fuel burner and I was amazed how warm it got with just 4 briquettes. A C&C 33 we used had a WEBASTO Cabin Heater Kit that worked well but used power to ...
by Capt. Bondo
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:45 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Quite around here!
Replies: 18
Views: 50907

ICE OUT on the St Croix River last Saturday, noticed some ice still in marinas.
Got into the storage lot at the marina to say hello to Happy Place, first time in months. Need to complete the kitchen floor project before I can start boat projects
by Capt. Bondo
Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Finally launched
Replies: 13
Views: 26787

Adam, I agree...south.
Weather reported it has snowed for 7 days in a row :cry: Possible to snow again on Wednesday :cry: :cry:
The Ice on the St Croix started to break up about a week ago but when it got cold again it stopped :roll:
by Capt. Bondo
Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:58 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Let's talk fenders.
Replies: 8
Views: 17935

I'm lucky to sail where weekend powerboaters are to lazy to bring there bumpers inboard while they motor from place to place :lol:
I have rescued 2 that have been cast adrift in the last 4 years 8)
by Capt. Bondo
Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: new chrysler c22 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 16830

Welcome aboard!
Iowa is starting to become the new hot bed of Chrysler sailers on the fourm 8)
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: rudder hits prop when i retract it on my c26
Replies: 10
Views: 23112

Just don't raise your rudder all the way.
If you need raise your rudder all the way for shallow of water, chances are your keel is in the mud already. :cry:
by Capt. Bondo
Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Opinions on suitability of this motor?
Replies: 7
Views: 7961

...and Force was bought up my Merc I beleave.
That's why you can get some Chrysler parts at your Merc dealer.
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Talk me out of buying this boat. Please
Replies: 37
Views: 83359

I did a complete lower unit rebuild on my Sailor 280 (same lower unit as 250) seals, bearing shift throw out thingy. Not a hard job just take your time. Make sure you check the little needle roller bearing that is up high in the lower unit, just under the water pump. If the motor was ran without the...
by Capt. Bondo
Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: No sailing.. but water related!
Replies: 4
Views: 4909

Thanks Billy, that was great!
by Capt. Bondo
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: C22 sailing near Fort Myers video
Replies: 6
Views: 6112

Nice video with good tunes, helped sailing withdrawls.
Their still ice fishing on my crusing waters :cry:
A reef in the main would have made it a less two handed white knuckled...but white knuckled is fun too.
by Capt. Bondo
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:41 am
Forum: Chrysler For Sale
Topic: TMI Ticon 30ft on GL
Replies: 0
Views: 6294

TMI Ticon 30ft on GL

If this is the same boat I'm thinking of it has been listed every spring or a couple years :roll:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/b ... 28810.html
by Capt. Bondo
Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What Do Groundhogs Have to Do with Sailing?
Replies: 14
Views: 26064

Bruce, thanks for the video, helped the sailing withdrawls.
...let me find the link to the beverage holders I use. I have had the boat heeled to 35 degrees and never spilled a drop 8)