New 1976 Chrysler 22 Owner

rasemans · Post by **rasemans** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:33 am

Hello Everyone, I have just purchased a 1976 Chrysler 22. I will included a link to my Google photo album once I determine the correct manner. I have the link, but it seems too long. She will be sailing out of Sanford, Florida. I welcome all input, as she is in need of much TLC. My initial concern is the mast. The original mast is gone and I was given a replacement mast that seems to be from a larger boat. Should I be too concerned with it's weight? Otherwise it seems strong with heavy duty rigging. Thx for your input.

hp18carr · Post by **hp18carr** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:11 am

Rasemans

Welcome to the forum, when it comes to Q&A about the Chrysler sailboats large or small this is the place to be. We all look forward to your photo link.

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26' 1980
Pandora (for now)

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:12 am

Welcome, and good luck with your upcomming project. There's a lot of talent on this board and they are always more than helpfull.

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:03 am

They aren't Google specific, but therea couple handy guides for posting pics on these threads.
http://www.chryslersailors.com/discussi ... php?t=1373
http://www.chryslersailors.com/discussi ... php?t=2499

Drop me an email if you have progblems and I'll be glad to help.

EE

John K · Post by **John K** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:02 am

Welcome! Once you get the pic posting mastered, try to include a detailed photo of the mast and we might be able to identify it. The OEM mast for the 22 is quite a beastly extrusion, with heavy rigging to accompany it, so even if it is a direct replacement, that could be a little confusing.

rasemans · Post by **rasemans** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:54 am

Link to Picasa Web Album*:

https://picasaweb.google.com/rasemans/1 ... directlink

* Please let me know if this works..tested it, but may only work because its my account. thx

lecker68 · Post by **lecker68** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:14 am

Welcome aboard rasemans.

Andiron120 · Post by **Andiron120** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:26 am

Welcome aboard rasemans,

mcrandall · Post by **mcrandall** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:47 am

Welcome aboard, Ron!

Your link to your Google account works (that's how I got your first name!)

Nice looking boat! Can't help you with the mast, but lot's of knowledge on this site and always willing to help!

Cheers!

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:48 am

Welcome raseman!

Scott

John K · Post by **John K** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:52 am

Nice paintjob, and nice trailer too! The mast looks to me like it might be a Chrysler, but it's hard to tell from that distance.

Beady · Post by **Beady** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:16 am

Welcome:

There are some great guys on this site and they are helpful with all your questions.

lecker68 · Post by **lecker68** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:36 am

As I read the spec. section at the Chrysler site mast is 26'6"and in the photo it appears to be right comparing to boat size also the mast head is different than my 26 the one thing I would recommend flipping mast and to end and sail track toward coach top before attempting to step mast. I also put a link to the Chrysler site.
http://www.chryslersailing.com/

Banshi · Post by **Banshi** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:43 pm

Welcome aboard

clair hofmann · Post by **clair hofmann** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:03 pm

Welcome to he forum. there are answers here to all your questions. Regarding the length of the mast... there was a post just this past Tuesday. 22 Sandpiper length of forstay. The 22 came with two differnt length masts. You might get some answers if you check that out.

Clair

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:03 pm

Hi Ron, welcome to the crew!

If I remember correctly there was the 26'6" mast which was on most of the C-22's and a few had a 29'6" mast. From looking at your photo I agree you mast looks like a real good replacement I would be happy with if I did not have my OEM one.

I don't see any spreaders on your mast though. They should be easy enough to add them though. My spreaders are not OEM and clearly have been added do to some mishap prior tp my ownership.

Here's the photo's I have of my spreaders.

Really basic as you can see.

Thanks
Alan

Bhacurly · Post by **Bhacurly** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:39 pm

Welcome Ron!

Haven't put this link in for a while, but it shows the 2 yrs of work put into my C-22...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhacurly/s ... 7069/show/

Some parts you'll notice are the window's, spreaders, and some shots of the mast also... Ya the 22 is a bit beefy as far as rigging etc, but nice to have in a blow!

Oh and yes we like to see picts, lots of them!

Billy

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:46 pm

Wow Bill,

I'd never seen these photo's of your boats restoration. I find myself quite envious and a tad jealous. Your boat clearly started off in worse condition then mine. Now that you've done it, my boat looks, well a bit shabby. I will claim "Shabby Sheik" to save face though.

Seriously nice job there!

Thanks
Alan

LeatherneckPA · Post by **LeatherneckPA** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:09 am

Bill, that's a wonderful job! After watching the slide show, I am am beginning to doubt that Believer will splash this season.

A question for you. I loved the varnished plank reinforcement of where your keel winch is hung. Have you found it to be at all slippery going in and out of the cabin?

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:01 am

Billy...thanx for posting those great pics....very nice job and wow !!! what a lot of work...looks great in the water.

sauerleigh · Post by **sauerleigh** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:28 pm

Welcome aboard rasemans.

rasemans · Post by **rasemans** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:47 pm

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!!! You have all been very congenial!!! Hopefully I can repay the favor someday or at least pay it forward.

skyking · Post by **skyking** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:14 pm

Welcome Ron...

lecker68 · Post by **lecker68** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 5:42 pm

Rasemans we are a family here and I think you will fit right in as we all got the same welcome and we all pay it forward and before long you will find yourself answering questions here we all did and we all help each other if we can.

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New 1976 Chrysler 22 Owner

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