Chrysler Sailors Forum

Perhaps. If it were me, I'd measure the length and beam of the boat then find something close in dimensions. Find out where that boat's mast is located and I think you'd be close enough for government work. ETA: Of course, that is a very simplistic approach. the reality probably involves some consid...

Since you've already taken yours apart once I think it's safe to say that you know more about this than I do, but I remember reading somewhere that it has to do with more than just tension. I seem to recall that while we do have to have somewhere near the right tension one can also use that tension ...

In the best tradition of the USMC, Change 1 to Plan A. Forget about that 18" up the sides. There's too much stuff in the way; a dock cleat, a jam cleat, and a winch on each side and all within that 18". Got the measurements though and will work up something in SketchUp this afternoon, I ho...

I have this half-baked idea for the stern rail I want to create for Believer [/i]. I'm not sure whether I'll do it in SS or maybe painted conduit, since my plan would require some custom bending. Would you share photos of your stern rail for inspiration? Here's what I have in mind so far. I'd like i...

I spent the entire summer and fall preparing for and performing my student teaching. I did manage to steal away for three days on the lake with the LS-16 before one of the plywood chainplate braces broke loose. I neglected the C-22. However, this Friday, instead of battling hordes of rude and incons...

mcrandall gave such a close description that I'm not even going to bother typing it again. I too have been blessed. The divorce rate in the Bureau of Prisons is right around 75%. But we survived an entire career. My wife didn't know anything about my sailing dream until we'd been married about 10 y...

I think it's pretty cool that we actually have one in Alaska! Now the question begs, how many of those are active? I usually only see the same 10-20 names in the posts. That's pretty much the norm on my other forums also though. ETA: Hmm, let's see, we need some criteria. I'd say that to be consider...

You are all welcome. I can't help but reflect on how different it is for we veterans now than it was when I was a kid and watching 'Nam vets coming home. They were getting spit upon, being called horrible names, and suffered virtually every humiliation and indignity the supposed "gentle and pea...

I'm considering putting Believer in a slip at a local state park next summer. The fee, for May 15th to October 31st is $550. Is that comparable to what you folks are paying? Especially skyking, since you're in PA?

LOL, actually it's for my best friend, who happens to live in King George VA.

A question for the collective ,,,,, what are these "safety bars" that need to be re-fiberglassed? I'm assuming he means the lifelines need to be rebedded.

DIBS!!

I pulled my C-22 and trailer from Tampa FL to Williamsport PA using a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.8L V-8 and factory tow package. Averaged 12 miles per gallon over the 1200 miles, which is just shy of the 14 mpg I got on the way down with the empty trailer. The Dodge didn't even act like it knew th...

I had planned for decades to name my boat Freehold [/i]. To be a Freeman who owned his own freehold, in Ireland of the 1800's, was the ultimate dream. But the Admiral stepped in and asserted rank. She does not believe the C-22 will be the last boat (wise beyond her years) and so it needed it's own n...

Oh man, where was that article? Either Good Old Boat or Practical Sailor had a great article on making your own set of lazy jacks. They even color-coded the different lines used. I have GOT to get around to organizing my back issues so I can find stuff like this.

Now I usually use a 25 ft long 18,000 lb tow strap that was $26 at Tractor Supply. It is a lot easier to use and works just as well as the rigid extension. I'm trying to wrap my head around that idea. Is a shallow ramp still steep enough for the trailer to roll down it as you back up? What holds up...

I am logged on, otherwise I couldn't post. And I still can not read nor expand the table. I'm concerned because i haven't received a PM, which I am led to believe means Scott hasn't received my order.

Don't know what's up, but I can't see that table nor blow it up to a seeable size.

Just e-mailed the wife for permission to make an offer. LOL!! This one'll put me in the dog house for sure!!

And NO, I am not serious, it's just a joke.

Edited to add: I was right ,,,,, she failed to see the humour in that.

Cap'n Scott - I'd like to order a couple of shirts. Are they available in a 3X? I'm in Weight Watchers, but it's not working THAT fast. Here's my specs: 3 C-22 shirts: One 3X (Tall if I can get it, I'll pay an extra $5 for this one) One 2X One XL all with the boat name - "Daydream Believer"...

Dude, I think you are missing the point. What you have are two small opportunities to share some WONDERFUL times. If this thing is paid off, and you don't NEED the money, take the kids sailing. String up some net-type life lines, slap some little pfd's on them, and let them get their sea-legs. They'...

His spinnaker was just flopping around. I think he realized he was in trouble, tried to turn out of it and only made it worse. Guess he should have stayed his original course. Might have gotten off with nothing worse than scratched paint if it hadn't been for that anchor.

I LOVE that movie. And back before reality sank in I used to believe I wanted a nice 40' ketch also. But I'll never be able to afford the boat, much less the upkeep on it.

I don't know what to say, other than AWESOME!!!

Just sent that to a friend in VA who may be interested. If so, I'll let you guys know what I find when I ride down to "survey" it for him.

mariner, is that site you posted for real!? If it is I will be placing an order today.

My first sailing experience was a little "different". My family were avid watchers of ABC's Wide World of Sports. My best friend and I were fanatical speed skaters. We were skating on Otsego Lake (in NY) one day and the wind started to really kick up. Don't remember which one of us opened ...

A C-22 in New Zealand? Wow! Somebody made a Trans-Pac? From everything I've read, not likely. Or VERY daring. There has to be a story there. Even if it's just a container and shipped, think about it. Somebody from one of the greatest sailing countries in the world was impressed enough with our littl...

Absolutely awesome. Looks like something I may have to try this winter.

I am SO glad this worked out for a few people. I absolutely will be attending next year with Believer.

And I agree with JohnK, I want details on that bimini!

ETA: Who all made it?

My CFO just pee'd her pants laughing at the 12 step program. But she says my program is a "see-food" program. If I get close enough to see a boat for sale I'll be fish food!