Conference unifix::sailing

Nay.

Actually, it might depend on the price and where you intend to sail it. 
I looked at a Chrysler years ago and was impressed by the flimsy 
contruction and lack of quality. I certainly wouldn't sail one on the 
ocean. Chrysler is long out of business. which also is a strong 
negative.

These are hard times for boat sellers and good times for boat buyers. As
soon as you buy a boat, you become a potential seller. I would strongly
recommend looking for a good quality boat first and worry about price
later. 

Opinionatedly yours,

Alan

I've been sailing my Chrysler 26' for three full seasons now.  I too like a
boat with good quality workmanship, but I can't afford a Hinckley yet.  I feel
that the Chrysler quality is better than Hunter, as good as or better than 
O'Day.  She handles well in weather up to 25-30 Knots.  I haven't had her out
in anything stronger, yet.  Saturday we played around in 4-8 foot seas from 
the east with wind driven 2-4 footers from the north, winds were variable 
between 10 and 20 knots, with a few stronger gusts.  My biggest problem is a
150 roller furling jib.  That's too much sail for her in winds over 15 knots.

She's a fast boat, and fun.  I wouldn't have her anywhere but on the ocean.

	Wayne

    
          I think I would be a little reluctant with a chrysler in the
     22 foot class.  Happen to notice a nice(looks very clean) San Juan
    24 footer up a Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club. The boat has a 
    Yellow Hull. Might be worth a call.  I have always heard good things
    about these boats and they are good performers. This one looks fast.
    I know very little about the boat, just been walkin by it all summer.
     The phone number up there is  603-569-1333.
    
       Don
    

    	I owned a San Juan 24 for several years and raced it on Lake
    Champlain. It was designed by Bruce Kirby and was a fast boat in
    it's time. It's especially good in light air but it suffers some in
    heavier air because it's so tender. It's still safe it just doesn't
    do as well as in light and moderate air.
    
    	The cabin is about average for space. I had no problem cruising
    overnight with two people and in a pinch it could sleep 5 (double
    v-berth, double birth in cabin, single quarterberth (extends under
    cockpit - like sleeping in a coffin).
    
    	I sold mine for $11,000 in 1980. I can't remember the year it
    was made but the hull number was 495. It hadn't ever been in salt
    water. I'd recommend it for anyone who wanted a good performing
    small cruiser or day sailor. I only sold it to get a more performance
    oriented boat (J/24) since most of my sailing was racing and I wanted
    to get into one-design racing.
    
    							Bill Hickson
    

           I, went up to my boat tuesday, and noticed that my favorite
     San Juan 24 was gone. Yes, it was sold 10,000.  At least it will
    give you an idea of price. Also this boat had quite the sail inventory,
    including a spinaker that had never been used(not even packed,still
    folded neatly). With the used boat market being what it is, I would
    think there are some good buys out there. Happen to mention Chrysler
    22' to a couple of the people working their. My me mentioning was
    followed by regurgitating sounds from the listeners.
    
           see ya    Don
    

    I owned a 1978 Chrysler 22 and sailed it on one of the large Oklahoma
    Corps of Engineeers lakes.  It was in excellent condition when we
    bought it for $7500.  It was equipped with a 3.5 motor, 90, 110,
    and 150 jib/genoas, port-a-potti, trailer, and anchor.  We liked
    the cabin space and comfortable V-berth (I'm 6'0"). 
    
    We sold it after a year and a half for $8000.  It worked well in
    freshwater, but I'm not sure how well she'd handle in saltwater.
    On gusty days she would be hard for my wife to handle, and the 150
    was too much sail except for those light, breezy summer days.
    The winch for the swing keel was mounted in a difficult place. 
    I was concerned that one day it would come loose, but never did.

    I too have been researching the 22-25 ft "minicruiser" range. The
    most popular seems to be the Catalina 22 around here, mostly because
    of the racing fleets. I just bought a Columbia T23 maintained rather
    meticulously by an older experienced sailor. Many of the boats in
    this range appeared to suffer from a case of severe negligence.
    The prices ranged from $3,300 to $14,000(new). I got mine for $6,000
    with a dual axle trailer with electric surge brakes. It doesn't
    have an auxiliary, but I already have a Seagul. It has a main, working
    jib, and 150% Genoa, portapotti, all ground tackle, lighting package,
    triple mast shrouds, bow and stern pulpits and lifelines.
    
    It sails pretty "stiff", having a shoal draft, but it is just what
    I wanted. BTW its a '77 model, they don't make them anymore.
    
    Good luck in your quest!!
    

    BILL
      I JUST SAW THIS NOTE.  HOW DID YOU DO WITH THE J24?  I DIDN'T
    SEE YOU MENTIONED IN THE MD RACE RESULTS.
      JOE