Cracks around mast step...Pics inside
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....
They do not look too bad, but I don't want water to keep leaking through these cracks and cause problems. I removed the metal tabernacle to see what it looked like below and it looked pretty darn good. Just a couple small cracks but nothing serious. The screw holes were pretty stripped though so i am going to need to fix that as well.
I am not too familiar with fiberglass work, but I have always been a fast learner and very good with my hands. If you guys have some tips for me as to how to go about this repair it would be greatly appreciated.
Zac
They do not look too bad, but I don't want water to keep leaking through these cracks and cause problems. I removed the metal tabernacle to see what it looked like below and it looked pretty darn good. Just a couple small cracks but nothing serious. The screw holes were pretty stripped though so i am going to need to fix that as well.
I am not too familiar with fiberglass work, but I have always been a fast learner and very good with my hands. If you guys have some tips for me as to how to go about this repair it would be greatly appreciated.
Zac
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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 a good reputation in the sailing world.
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 a good reputation in the sailing world.
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 long as water isn't getting into the core you shouldn't have any problems.
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And here it is..N41EF wrote:I made a thread on here when I installed mine. ..
http://www.chryslersailors.com/discussi ... mast+hinge
I know it is't that much money ($30) but could I get away with the cheaper of the two hinges? I have a lot of work to do on the boat and $30 will help.N41EF wrote: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 long as water isn't getting into the core you shouldn't have any problems.
Sail more, worry less....
As for the cracks... How would I know for sure if water is coming in through them? There was a lot of water inside the boat when we bought it so we are going to have to figure out where it is leaking from. We were thinking about spraying a hose up in the air and sitting inside to see where it leaks from.
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Leaks
The windows are very common culprits as far as leaks go. I also had to re-bed the winches and companionway runners.
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