Hi all,
I've seen a few other threads like this one, so I'd thought I'd start one about my 1984 C-22 swing keel, hull number #12640. I've learned so much from reading other similar threads.
I purchased her in March of 2019 from the previous owner who had owned her for 30 years. The owner for the first five years is unknown and lost to history. (Here's a photo from the day I bought her.)
The PO did a good job with maintenance and upkeep, but kept the boat pretty well stock otherwise. Included in the sale was the full set of original cushions in immaculate shape, and a 2013 Shoreland'r trailer.
So far I've completed the below list of improvements:
1. Quick release levers on the forestay and forward lower shrouds, with quick release pins + lanyards. (Catalina Direct)
2. AGM Battery and charger (West Marine)
3. Boom topping lift (Catalina Direct)
4. New Windvane (Catalina Direct)
5. VHF Antenna + coax kit (Catalina Direct)
6. VHF Radio (West Marine)
7. New battens for mainsail (Catalina Direct)
8. Cotter pin wraps for turnbuckles, aka scar pins (Catalina Direct)
9. New dock and spring lines (Catalina Direct)
Future upgrades I'm aspiring to complete:
1. Bimini
2. New steaming light + deck light (both currently not working)
3. Mastgate
4. New rudder and tiller
5. New mainsail outhaul
6. Tiller stay
7. Stanchion mounted grill
8. New mainsail
9. New electrical switch panel
The most interesting project so far was the new wind vane + VHF antenna installation, followed by the boom topping lift. I say interesting because both projects required drilling the mast and the boom, and that was a first for me. I'll add some pictures and details in subsequent posts.
- Andre
I've seen a few other threads like this one, so I'd thought I'd start one about my 1984 C-22 swing keel, hull number #12640. I've learned so much from reading other similar threads.
I purchased her in March of 2019 from the previous owner who had owned her for 30 years. The owner for the first five years is unknown and lost to history. (Here's a photo from the day I bought her.)
The PO did a good job with maintenance and upkeep, but kept the boat pretty well stock otherwise. Included in the sale was the full set of original cushions in immaculate shape, and a 2013 Shoreland'r trailer.
So far I've completed the below list of improvements:
1. Quick release levers on the forestay and forward lower shrouds, with quick release pins + lanyards. (Catalina Direct)
2. AGM Battery and charger (West Marine)
3. Boom topping lift (Catalina Direct)
4. New Windvane (Catalina Direct)
5. VHF Antenna + coax kit (Catalina Direct)
6. VHF Radio (West Marine)
7. New battens for mainsail (Catalina Direct)
8. Cotter pin wraps for turnbuckles, aka scar pins (Catalina Direct)
9. New dock and spring lines (Catalina Direct)
Future upgrades I'm aspiring to complete:
1. Bimini
2. New steaming light + deck light (both currently not working)
3. Mastgate
4. New rudder and tiller
5. New mainsail outhaul
6. Tiller stay
7. Stanchion mounted grill
8. New mainsail
9. New electrical switch panel
The most interesting project so far was the new wind vane + VHF antenna installation, followed by the boom topping lift. I say interesting because both projects required drilling the mast and the boom, and that was a first for me. I'll add some pictures and details in subsequent posts.
- Andre
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