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Happy D
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Initially Posted - 05/25/2008 :  18:37:02  Show Profile
Here is what has been keeping me from my tasks on the C25.

This is a 13' 1977 Chrysler Pirateer.

I had to fix the giant 3' long crack in the side. I could put my hand through it. I had to tack it back together using left over Formica strips and contact cement on the outside. Then I put a layer of 17oz biax on the inside of the crack. I sanded the outside to a 12-1 bevel and filled it with biax tape. The repair looks great and it is strong.

I also replaced the compression post. The old one came out like splinters. It is just a 2x4. I sealed the new one with epoxy. I repaired a lot of things on this boat.

The entire hull is cracked through the mat layer everywhere. I think the bums I bought it from left it on the beach all winter to freeze with water inside so the boat is basically junk. This way I have no bones about abusing it. Great boat for the kids to learn with. Sail it right up on the beach, no problem. It might last for years.

I sprayed it with Rustoleum Marine Topsides paint. It looks great at 15 feet.

I built a trailer for it and the First Mate is painting it. I cut all the metal for this trailer with a hack saw. Trailer came out real nice. I'm actually very good with a hacksaw. The trailer will fit any small sailboat. The bunks are trex plastic decking. I bought a huge piece of it for $5.00 at Lowes.

This thing ought be in the water in two weeks. I'm gonna to sail it until it cracks in half and then plant flowers in it.

As far as my C25 is concerened, materials are on their way for the new gelcoat on 0029 (that's my name for my C25). Getting itchy to spray the new gelcoat. I've been waiting 6 mos for the weather to warm up enough to spray the gelcoat.

I even built an air dryer for the compressor so no moisture problems. I tested it out on this little boat and it worked great! I'm getting so close to the new gelcoat and can't wait.









It's already got 17 bugs in it. Oh well. It's only a toy.

Is a 13' Chrysler Pirateer too big to tow as a dinghy?
1977 SK/SR Dinette Hull #29
1979 ChrisCraft 251
1965 Chris Craft Cutalss
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/25/2008 :  22:48:16  Show Profile
>"I cut all the metal for this trailer with a hack saw"

Sir, you have far more patience (and/or time available) than I do. :>)

For painting that trailer you might try overcoating with some 'Duplicolor' Spray on Truck Bed Lining. (you can get it in brush-on too). After 40-odd years of searching, it's the only coating I've found that gives regular steel half a chance of surviving salt water launches.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/25/2008 :  23:32:30  Show Profile
Nice! You can weld? Sweet.
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 05/26/2008 :  08:07:01  Show Profile
Looks good. I've had a lot of success with Rustoleum paints.
What happens when you get closer than 15'?

One of the first 'big' boats I sailed on was a 25' Chrysler.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/26/2008 :  12:07:13  Show Profile
Nice work all around! I'd have to bet the C-25 is in for a real dressing up!
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