Hey folks,
Well, I've been taking my time since I posted this message (Beginner Questions), looking around for a decent trailer sailer. I've narrowed it down, I think, to two boats: the Catalina 22 and the Tanzer 22.
They seem to be roughly comparable in terms of size, though sailboatdata.com has the Tanzer 22 at a foot longer than the Catalina 22, and about two inches wider. However, in terms of weight, the T22 is definitely a heavier boat: the type I'm considering (with a centerboard) is 850# heavier than the C22.
So, I guess what I'm looking for is anyone's thoughts on the two boats, especially from anyone who's owned either or both types. Pro's, con's, things you really liked, things you really didn't like, things you wish you had after you bought the boat(s), things you wish you didn't do, and so on.
One specific thing I'd like to know about is usable living space. Like, on the T22 the cockpit seems bigger, but the cabin seems smaller even though the boat is a foot longer. Is that accurate?
Also, in terms of maintenance/repair parts, Catalina is still in production but Tanzer isn't. Is it hard to buy parts for Tanzers?
I'm tending towards the Tanzer, mostly because it's a little bigger and seems "sturdier". But the fact that it's out of production does make me hesitate.
Anyhow, if anyone would please share their insights, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
WP6
Well, I've been taking my time since I posted this message (Beginner Questions), looking around for a decent trailer sailer. I've narrowed it down, I think, to two boats: the Catalina 22 and the Tanzer 22.
They seem to be roughly comparable in terms of size, though sailboatdata.com has the Tanzer 22 at a foot longer than the Catalina 22, and about two inches wider. However, in terms of weight, the T22 is definitely a heavier boat: the type I'm considering (with a centerboard) is 850# heavier than the C22.
So, I guess what I'm looking for is anyone's thoughts on the two boats, especially from anyone who's owned either or both types. Pro's, con's, things you really liked, things you really didn't like, things you wish you had after you bought the boat(s), things you wish you didn't do, and so on.
One specific thing I'd like to know about is usable living space. Like, on the T22 the cockpit seems bigger, but the cabin seems smaller even though the boat is a foot longer. Is that accurate?
Also, in terms of maintenance/repair parts, Catalina is still in production but Tanzer isn't. Is it hard to buy parts for Tanzers?
I'm tending towards the Tanzer, mostly because it's a little bigger and seems "sturdier". But the fact that it's out of production does make me hesitate.
Anyhow, if anyone would please share their insights, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
WP6