Cat22 Crusing the Mid-Texas Coast, swing keel blue

[billpaustin]

I just put a 1983 Catalina 22 in the water at Port Aransas Texas. Yesterday was one of the all-time high water marks of sailing! Cool, crisp, north wind, 10-15 and full sun in the afternoon. Dolphins nearby and the Whooping Cranes are passing through, complete with a human Festival. However, I have heard that a swing-keel Cat22 is not so good in salt water. I contracted for a year at Island Moorings, a great place to anchor in Port A, but now I am a little worried

 

[billpaustin]

sorry

Title should be swing keel blues?, I am worried that my swing keel will have trouble being in salt water for a year. Any advice would be welcome!Bill PPort A, Tx

 

[TedsSailingPage]

Cat 22 Swing Keel is Fine in Salt Water . . .

I had a 1982 model up until last year. It was in salt water its entire life. I would keep a Zinc or Aluminum Anode on the keel.You should pull the boat once or twice a year to check things out and do any maintenance. The only problem is the warmer water in your location, and the increased electrolisis.Overall, you should be fine.

 

[billpaustin]

Boat is in the water, how to add an anode

Thanks. However, the boat is already in the water and I didn't add an anode. I can go underwater to do it, but can you recommend the easiest way to attach an anode while the boat is in the water?Thanks,Bill P