Does anyone have any first hand knowledge about heeling in a cat 22 or 25?
I am new and heeling is fun, but terrifying for me. Lack of information is probably causing a lot this.
Does anyone know what the maximum heel is for a cat 22 before capsize?
Will the boat really flip over?
Is it 'self-righting'?
Is this model easy to sink? (1985 cat 22) I was told there was a design flaw in that there is no separation between the cabin and the cockpit compartments. If water is taken on in the cabin, it will also fill the cockpit compartments, making it heavy, causing sinkage...
Right now I only sail in winds of 5-10mph on lakes and am trying to get comfortable heeling at 15-20 degrees. I have learned how to ease up and reduce heeling when I get uncomfortable, but it would be helpful to know what will happen at 20-25-30 or 40 degrees.
I'd prefer to hear your experiences before trying these on my own. : )
I am new and heeling is fun, but terrifying for me. Lack of information is probably causing a lot this.
Does anyone know what the maximum heel is for a cat 22 before capsize?
Will the boat really flip over?
Is it 'self-righting'?
Is this model easy to sink? (1985 cat 22) I was told there was a design flaw in that there is no separation between the cabin and the cockpit compartments. If water is taken on in the cabin, it will also fill the cockpit compartments, making it heavy, causing sinkage...
Right now I only sail in winds of 5-10mph on lakes and am trying to get comfortable heeling at 15-20 degrees. I have learned how to ease up and reduce heeling when I get uncomfortable, but it would be helpful to know what will happen at 20-25-30 or 40 degrees.
I'd prefer to hear your experiences before trying these on my own. : )