New Member Alan, Chrysler C-22, 1976
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:58 pm
Hello,
My Name is Alan, I'm the proud new owner of a 1976, C-22. It's in excellent condition and has all the options. The main pin on the swing keel was replaced/updated 3 years ago. It was rewired last year. Funny thing though, the boat has never been named. I need to name this boat, any good boat names out there you can share? I spent many months looking into new & used boats, boat insurance, etc. and this seemed like a good boat to start with.
The 1993, 9.9 hp Evenrude is in the shop for an over heating issue. I could not get the powerhead off. May need a new motor, I'll know by this Friday.
I've been sailing for about 3 years, all on lake Washington in Seattle. I learned in a local yachet club. My future sailing will be on Puget Sound. I have maybe 40 hours in in a 2 handed dingy, and maybe 10 hours in 20 to 26 foot sail boats. As my dad always said about new pilots, there most dangerus between 40 and 100 hours. I'm hoping I'm not in the same position. Guess we'll find out. :-)
The previous owner says there is an updated for the rudder tube. He says the one in the boat is an radiator hose that the rudder shaft goes through. From what he told me the radiator hose is replaced with PVC pipe. Does anyone have any information on how to do this? (Like the Keel pin replacement.)
Anyway new sailer, new boat. Advice welcome.
Thanks
Alan
My Name is Alan, I'm the proud new owner of a 1976, C-22. It's in excellent condition and has all the options. The main pin on the swing keel was replaced/updated 3 years ago. It was rewired last year. Funny thing though, the boat has never been named. I need to name this boat, any good boat names out there you can share? I spent many months looking into new & used boats, boat insurance, etc. and this seemed like a good boat to start with.
The 1993, 9.9 hp Evenrude is in the shop for an over heating issue. I could not get the powerhead off. May need a new motor, I'll know by this Friday.
I've been sailing for about 3 years, all on lake Washington in Seattle. I learned in a local yachet club. My future sailing will be on Puget Sound. I have maybe 40 hours in in a 2 handed dingy, and maybe 10 hours in 20 to 26 foot sail boats. As my dad always said about new pilots, there most dangerus between 40 and 100 hours. I'm hoping I'm not in the same position. Guess we'll find out. :-)
The previous owner says there is an updated for the rudder tube. He says the one in the boat is an radiator hose that the rudder shaft goes through. From what he told me the radiator hose is replaced with PVC pipe. Does anyone have any information on how to do this? (Like the Keel pin replacement.)
Anyway new sailer, new boat. Advice welcome.
Thanks
Alan
Welcome!! I am even newer to sailing than you. I also have a 1976 C22'. The repairs - I cannot help. The naming - like was said earlier, you have to find a name that suits you. My wife's name is Shelley. Our boat is the Sea-Shell-E. I know, sort of corny. But its mine. And your's needs to reflect YOU!! It will come. Don't force it. Hopfully "Money Pit" doesn't fit the bill... 
