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by Zac Penn
Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: My HDPE Rudder...
Replies: 5
Views: 12067

My HDPE Rudder...

When we got the boat the rudder was in pretty bad shape. It was not secured properly when towing so it rubbed the asphalt for a while and the particle board was starting to split at the top so I just didn't want to mess with the fiberglass repairs. So I used the original rubber as a template and ske...
by Zac Penn
Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What is the Square Footage for Bottom Paint on C-22?
Replies: 4
Views: 6764

Re: Square footage

Andiron120 wrote:Not sure of the square footage but when I did mine I got it done with one gallon and had a bit to spare.
Was this a single coat or multiple?
I was hoping to get at least two coats on the bottom so I could leave it in the water longer before having to clean and recoat.
by Zac Penn
Sun Aug 04, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: What is the Square Footage for Bottom Paint on C-22?
Replies: 4
Views: 6764

What is the Square Footage for Bottom Paint on C-22?

I want to refinish the bottom of my C-22 but I don't know the square footage. I am going to keep the boat in the St Johns river which will grow barnacles very easily. I am thinking about going with the WEST MARINE PCA Gold Antifouling Paint with Irgarol and this stuff is too expensive to buy too muc...
by Zac Penn
Sun Aug 04, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Cracks around mast step...Pics inside
Replies: 10
Views: 20291

I made a thread on here when I installed mine. I did a google search for the part number someone else used, then ordered it. I think the hinge was about $60. It makes it SO much easier to raise it single handed. I wouldn't worry about the stress cracks, unless you are trying to make a showboat. As ...
by Zac Penn
Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:48 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Cracks around mast step...Pics inside
Replies: 10
Views: 20291

Thank you all very much! It is reassuring to hear that it looks like nothing serious. I was going to repaint the boat sometime, so i guess it might as well be sooner than later. I was thinking about using a hinged step, but all of this is overwhelming at first and I do not know what brand/dealer has...
by Zac Penn
Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Cracks around mast step...Pics inside
Replies: 10
Views: 20291

Cracks around mast step...Pics inside

This is my first Chrysler 22 and it needs a lot of work to get it water ready. The first thing I want to address are the cracks around the mast step.... http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s429/Zacpenn82/20130802_122035_zps94290f6e.jpg http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s429/Zacpenn82/20130802_1220...