QUESTIONS TO ASK-BUYING A USED CAT22

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Brian Rader

I am considering purchasing a Cat22. After fairly extensive searching, I may have found a boat that I am interested in. The boat is older: early 70s, but is in my price range. Seller states hull recently redone
 
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mg

driven hours to find junk

very few owners admit that their boat is junk . ive driven several times to a boat thats in "great shape" only to find bent chainplates , leaking fittings, and crap for sails. if you are on that much of a budget id stick closer to home. remember you have to get it home. and a trailer that is ready to pull a few hundred miles will also be reflected in the price. i drove as far as 12 hours only to find my current boat 40mins. away. go figure. check the archive ive posted on what to look at in the boat a few months ago. good luck .
 
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Matt

Inspections

Check for blisters on the hull. Was the boat in saltwater or fresh? When was the standing rigging last replaced including all of the turnbuckles, clevis, cotters, etc.? The running rigging, blocks, shackles? Are there signs of water intrusion at the eyebolts, genoa tracks, stanchions, compression post. How old are the sails (don't ask what condition they are in, ask how old they are). Any soft spots on the deck/hatches? Most of these problems can be repaired, but it'll cost you. Don't buy if there are soft spots anywhere important, especially at the mast base, and eyebolts. If there were blisters, ask exactly how he corrected the problem then email me and I'll give you the heads up on that subject. Ask when was the last time the boat was sailed. Yes, take it out before you buy (unless you intend to do a complete restoration as I did). Beware of a boat that the owner doesn't want to take you out on NEVER, EVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BUY A BOAT SIGHT UNSEEN. Of course you could always hire a local surveyor...
 
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Gary Bordeaux

Boat for sale in Lewiston

Brian, There is a fin keel C22 with trailer in Lewiston for sale. It could be bought for about $3000. It has been at our marina for two years and has not moved. If you are interested let me know. It has a new style mast and newer sails but not sure on the bottom.
 
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Brian Rader

Thanks Gary

Gary, Thanks for your response. I think I am going to holdout for a swing keel. The People I have talked to have said swing keel 22s are both faster and much easier to trailer/launch. I would like to race the boat I purchase, so I am trying to limit my search to swing keel boats from the 70s (lighter
 
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Gary Bordeaux

Fin Keels

Well now you have opened a can of worms. I happen to have owned a 1984 fin keel and have trailered to both the Payette Cup and to Cascade Lake to race the boys from Boise. We lost only one race in both two day races. I would not have traded for a swing keel of any year. With our faired fin keel we outpointed and had better off the wind speed than those swingers. There were only about 3000 fin keel boats made and they are much better sailers than the swing boats and not any harder to launch with the right trailer.
 
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Brian Rader

Thankss Gary, Part Doux

Gary, Wow! Just when I thought I was getting it all figured out.... Sooo, the fin keel is faster, better pointer, and as easy to trailer. What kind of trailer? Long extension on tounge? Who should I call to get info on the boat in Lewiston? I appreciate all your input, although upsetting to my newly established paradigm. Are you currently sailing a Catalina? If you want, give me a call: 208/388-1807. I would love to pick your brain. Thanks! Brian
 
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