I recently acquired a Chrysler C-22 and I'm not sure how the mainstay attaches. The current connector is too big for the front hole, what kind of connector should I get to replace this? Also, what type of connector is used to attach the jib?
This is my first sailboat so excuse the basic questions!
Hello and welcome ! The shackle that's in the pic probably shouldn't be in use - what you should have is the turnbuckle attaching directly to the deck fitting with a pin going thru the upside down 'U' that the shackle's pin is going thru now.
I had this issue on another boat, and it was because the forestay was not original, was a bit short, and that's how the previous owner made up the difference. Wasn't able to safely get enough length by loosening the turnbuckle so I had to buy a longer one.
If the turnbuckle was connected directly to the front hole, then you could use that shackle to attach the jib to the rear hole.
Hope that helps,, maybe somebody can post a pic or link to one..
Great, thanks for the help. Yeah I think it was too short. Sounds like I will need to look at getting another turnbuckle or maybe finding a pin if it is long enough.
Can you point me in the right direction for finding one online? What i've found so far seems to be specific to lifelines.
Before you run out and buy hardware, check to see if the back stay (the cable for the back of the mast) turnbuckle is turned in too much (too short). Looking at the picture of your fore stay turnbuckle I'd say you have room for adjustment still ( in a way to make it longer). keep in mind that you will have to loosen the turnbuckle a fair amount to pin it into place due to the tension on the cable, then tighten it up to the correct tension. The rig will be tight when rigged properly.
1977 Chrysler 22
Ground to windward is dearly bought, but easly spent.
My forestay is rigged to the front hole, and I use the back stay to adjust tension. I loosen the back stay when I raise the mast and use a halyard to bring the forestay up enough to connect, then tighten the back stay. My jib attaches to the back hole using a stainless tack shackle mounted to the boat with a clevis.
Using the back stay as the adjustment means I can tweak it from the cockpit.
Thanks for the help everyone. I'll take a closer look this weekend and see if there's enough adjustment. Any idea where I might could find a pin that would fit that shackle?
West Marine stocks pieces like that. Clevis pin, I think 1/4 inch diameter, measure to see how long you need. Should come with a stainless ring to secure it.
