Hello, first I want to introduce myself. I am in college and I have been wanting to sail ever since I did it down in the Florida Keys. I recently bought a V22 for a good price. It needs a little work but the sails are in good shape. I plan to repaint the hull (don't like the color), replace wiring (It is in okay condition but I what to make it cleaner), and finally replace some counters in the cabin.
The running rigging needs to be replaced, do you guys have any suggestions to what brand? It came with 2 mains, 2 jibs, 1 genoa, 1 spinnaker, and small jib (storm jib?). Also any suggestions on anything would be greatly appreciated!
The running rigging needs to be replaced, do you guys have any suggestions to what brand? It came with 2 mains, 2 jibs, 1 genoa, 1 spinnaker, and small jib (storm jib?). Also any suggestions on anything would be greatly appreciated!
We enjoyed our '72 V-222 for five years. Cruised and raced California coast From San Diego to British Columbia. Great boat. Very forgiving and comfy. Tends to round up in heavy wind with big Genoa. Just ease the jib sheet and she'll do fine. Found her a good home when we bought Freedom. 5/16 yacht braid, (common name) is best size for halyard and sheets. Easy formula. For halyards, measure length of mast X 2 plus at least 10 ft. This will give you enough "tail". Good suggestion on different colors for line. I buy mine from Minnies Yacht Surplus in Costa Mesa, Cal. Good prices and they will ship. Also don't buy cheap blocks etc. Go with good quality. Looks like you might have an early 70's hull. Do you know what hull # is. You can find it drilled into the fore and aft strake under the starboard seat. Keep us yatch junkies posted on progess.