Chrysler Sailors Forum

mark, you taught me something... never knew that andou answered my questionspot on.... still trying to figureif it is bettertoput battteries to port andhave a shorter main 12v run to the panel by the galley or put the batteries to starboard andhave long (thicker) cable run to the galley panel or put...

use the motor to keep me pointed into the wind... then i storethe main with th slides already in the track and the gate clised.... i am careful wheni raise the main... the wire halyard can sometimes jump off the sheave and getjammed and ruin your summer.

ee..... I have a tiller and also have a edson system ready to into the boat for all the reasons above.... ( first mate issues) BUT how difficult is that install... and most important ..... what did you use to close off the radiator hose of the rudder post..... i wold loveto have the wheeland the rem...

areo........WOW! what a panel...is that pic flopped or did you reverse your whole cabin galley layout? where did you put your batteries.....? I wouldlove to do a similar setup but i feel i need to move the batteries to starbaord to counter act the port list ...but wheni actually tested the batteries...

Thanks.. A pic would be great...trying to get all the electronics organized into a nav station sort of set up...... Debating shorter wire from battery source ...to be moved to starboard. Vs. Maybe slightly better function near the galley...not sure so would benefit from some experienced users here...

I have that very set up. 1-1/2 inch do Diane flex hose runs from a west marine haws pipe on the very starboard side down along the starboard wall of the berth into the v berth storage locker. I have the damn forth on a simple roller on the bow pulpit.

Also, my breaker panel has 4 circuits and I have the following loads,

Cabin lights, nav lights , steamer light, VHF, stereo, instruments, cig lighter.

Also bilge pump will be on own dedicated circuit.

So how to I a lot the 4 circuits to the 7 loads?

Trying to plan where to put my electrical panel. .. I am planning to mount a wood panel above the read seat back cushions that would hold the VHF, the stereo, the switch panel and a voltmeter and battery switch and a cig lighter socket. However I am undecided between port , just forward of the galle...

93 y.o and sailing..... wow..inspiring for sure...thanks..

welcome windnutlarry !!!

I ave been wondering about a fuller myself and I am a hopeless DIY'er so thanks, looks cool...

THANKS ! The internet is a great thing.... I actually was able to find the original, yes, original manual for our chrysler remote controls fitted to our sailboats... if I can get instructions on where and how to upload it, I would be happy to finally be able to contribute to the community by adding ...

welcome aboard !!

How did you ever wind up with TWO C-26s ?/ ( let me guess... the ole' buy one get one free promotion....)

HELP! Tried hooking mine up this weekend and trying toget in the water this week ! I am conectiong to a Suzuki DF9.9 and I bought a remote kit for the outboard side of things... but have no manual for the vintage OEM chrysler remote you guys have pictured.. If I don't hev it set up right ... once I ...

I have a fixed keel c26 and would love to launch it from the trailer. I have a few problems. Trailer is steel and I fear it would rust away I salt water. What should I use to paint it to protect it. . also I have electric brakes on the trailer. I also have three jack stand on each side on the traile...

Don't those underwater lights need thruholes? They are cool but I thought that is a lot more holes in the hull to keep track off. But they are entertaining and quite a draw. They are must haves for the bigger yachts in the marina. Make the boat look very modern. Would love to see how they are instal...

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My ideal situation would be proper sealed and vented battery boxes but they batterries would fit in there w/o boxes and I would strap them down OR maybe place them end to end inthere parallel to the centerline of the boat.. this would give me more height and maybe room for boxes and also get teh wei...

Yes, there is a thread on this somewhere but I could remember it but not find it... I remember windward has her battery under the companionway stairs... and that seemd to be the common location ... I am trying to get the C-26 to actually STOP LISTING to port... so.. I have to do a complete electrica...

I am not sure how I'll fashion and install a proper backing plate in that tight cleat area... now I got to do the backstay as well with the knew knowledge... I ampretty sure they glassed in a backer wood plywood strip under the cleat area..they are pretty strong... until they are not ! My OB mount i...

THANKS!!! You always come through... My outboard mount is fully glassed in so I don't have that access... so your pic shows me everything that I could only discover by "feel" It is really something how the factory did things... how much would a larger washer or backing plate might have cos...

My starboard stern cleat has pulled up on one side... no fiberglass breaks or cracks... I would like to repair this.. I can sorta get access up in there from the gas locker ... it seems there was a wodden plywood block that was used as a backing plate or such that has kinda seperated and fallen appa...

as posted previously, I had been using a block attached to the toe rail.. I am now worried thathis method may be putting too much strain onthe toe rail that I have learned is simply attached by small screws into the deck flange... I have not seen any problems but I worry about it bending or pulling ...

this would make a great "repair" tutorial..like the chainplate thread... I would like to go with the aluminum post if someone capable could work out all the measurements and details... each time I tune my rig I wirry I will push the mast through the deck OR pull up the chainplates up throu...

I have tried to do the same, even install another cleat or a larger cleat... I have concluded there is no room to affix them sensibly and on a strong base.... if others have managed this I'd be interesteed as well.

....in the head floor on a '77 fixed keel C-26..will it drain right into the bilge under the companionway ? OR ... ..do I have to install plumbing to control it and get the water properly there ? I ahve a window or chainplate or deack joint link inthe head area that is getting water into the head......

he took the raw water inlet for the head flush and re-routed to use as a 12v washdown. make sure you have a seacock on that thruhull and also make sure your head does not leak and that you have a proper loop in the line and that the vent is clear and not clogged, by law you need to have the waste go...

I did this to my C-26... the cosmetic result is stunning... makes the boat look modern and many people at the dock think she is a new boat ( if they only knew!) I did all the windows and only one has a very small drip that I am looking at this thread to fine the best way to seal up that one window f...

WOW ! thanks exactly what I needed... what is the width of those aluminum "cleats' ?

Strange, I have the oem pillow but not this insert that would support it....

EE, do you have a pic and / or dimensions of that "rickety" peice for the vberth... Ipresume thais is the "plug" section that completes the berth and fills-in the small standing area of the v-berth for sleeping... I have the OEM cushion but somehow do not have the underneath boar...

making another attempt at determining the OEM "under the stairs" cooler.... the OEM manual states it is a 28qt Igloo cooler... but that was circa 1970's ! I know walmart has some marine 25 and 28 qt igloo coolers... anyone know the dimensions of the OEM cooler ( assuming somoen still has o...