Standard vs Tall rig

May 20, 2019
7
Catalina Capri 18 Oyster Bay
I am interested in the Capri for family daysailing on the Long Island sound and single handed sail. No racing. Would you recommend the standard or tall rig version? Is there a big difference?
 
Feb 21, 2013
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Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
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May 20, 2019
7
Catalina Capri 18 Oyster Bay
thanks. the Fin keel would work best here. we do have light winds in the summer that’s why I am asking. Looking at the datas the tall rig seems a bit over powered. But I would love to hear feedback from owners.
 
Nov 26, 2012
1,654
C&C 40-2 Berkeley
In general, any boat that comes with a standard/tall rig option is better with the tall rig. Otherwise there would not be the option.
 
May 20, 2019
7
Catalina Capri 18 Oyster Bay
still interested in feedback from Capri22 owners Tall vs standard. Anyone? Thank you.
 
Jul 13, 2011
102
Capri 22 MK1 659 Canandaigua Lake
I had a tall rig with a wing keel, which is not ideal. It was quite tender so I had a second reef put in at the local sailmaker. The first reef only reduced the area to about equal to a standard rig. The second reef really helped. I now have a standard rig on the boat. I'd say that it doesn't matter much if you have the second set of reef points in the tall rig.
 
Apr 20, 2021
2
Catalina Capri 22 Augusta
I have a tall rig fin keel. Good in all winds. I have a standard rig main, tall rig main, jib, and 135. In heavy air, I run the stnd rig main and jib with 2 people - no trouble