I just purchased a 1986 Catalina Capri 22. Love this forum and have learned so much from all of you. Thank you for all of the help.
Bruce C.
Bruce C.
New to me Capri 22 owner
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Congratulations, the Capri-22's are a fast responsive boat. An 86 version is surely a fin keel boat. Too early for the wing keel option, and never offered with a swing keel. Although made by Catalina Yachts,(who purchased Capri Sailboats years ago), they are a completely different boat, and share little with their Catalina-22 sisters. Now my 2002 C-22 MK-II version shares the wing keel from the Capri-22, but hulls, rudders, rigging, and about everything else is different. Although they perform better, or should perform better, they just never caught on because of the multitude of rigging variations. However, they are very popular with the sailing schools here in San Diego. We have fond memories of our Capri-18, which by the way, share many of the Capri-22 components. In my opinion, the best production boat in their size, WAY over built, and absolutely, positively unsinkable!
Don
Don
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http://www.capri22.net is a great source for Capri 22 information.
I have a 1988 Capri 22 (#281) and love it.
My "Ophelia" on her mooring.
"Ophelia" careened waiting for the tide to return (long story).
Note the solar panels that charge the batteries powering the Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 electric outboard.
I have a 1988 Capri 22 (#281) and love it.
My "Ophelia" on her mooring.
"Ophelia" careened waiting for the tide to return (long story).
Note the solar panels that charge the batteries powering the Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 electric outboard.
Here she is just had the bottom paint applied. Will be home Saturday. Thanks again for all of your help'
Bruce
Bruce
Pretty! Sleek FAST boats, but completely different boat from the C-22, rigging, hull, etc...
LOVED my Capri-18, which shared many of the parts from her big sister.
Don
LOVED my Capri-18, which shared many of the parts from her big sister.
Don
Bruce: really a nice looking boat, and as Don said, they're fast. My daughter and I were sailing on San Diego Bay last summer, and a couple on a Capri-22 rental boat blew right past us several times!
So, how do you like your Torquedo? I was really looking at them as a replacement for my Honda 5-hp (not my idea of a very good motor), then my brother sold me his 1-year old, never used 6-hp Tohatsu. I'm still really attracted to the Torquedo ... Maybe next time around. Do you like yours? Any range anxiety issues?
So, how do you like your Torquedo? I was really looking at them as a replacement for my Honda 5-hp (not my idea of a very good motor), then my brother sold me his 1-year old, never used 6-hp Tohatsu. I'm still really attracted to the Torquedo ... Maybe next time around. Do you like yours? Any range anxiety issues?