New to me 1986 Catalina 22

[T_Cat]

I use a sail track stop to hold all but the lowest sail slides above the mast gate opening. Never found a need to install the mast gates.

 

[Lazy1]

I use a sail track stop to hold all but the lowest sail slides above the mast gate opening. Never found a need to install the mast gates.

The boat came with the Mast Gater so I thought I would give it a try.

 

[Lafayette Mike]

The Mast Gater will be very helpful when you reef. And you should try it sometime BEFORE you need to! I highly suggest you join the Catalina 22 National Organization. The Tech manual alone is worth the cost of membership........https://www.catalina22.org/

Mike

 

[T_Cat]

Maybe I should clarify...I lake sail so if winds get twisty I just lower the main and fly the jib.
If I needed to reef the main I would install my mast gates.

 

[Lazy1]

Found a sail track stop in my box of goodies too. Raised the boom to about 5-6 inches below the gate so I could use the Bimini top and I think the stop or the gater will be useful. I took a friend out and he showed me how to rig up so I hope to have a real single hand sail by the end of the season but at least I am wrapping my head around things at this point. It seems like I can only get zero wind or too much to learn gracefully these last couple of weeks.

Thanks for all the input, it is appreciated.

 

[Gene Neill]

Check out Mastgates.com when the time comes. I have their "dual tethered" gates. The owner takes a personal interest in every single customer.