I recently purchased a 1994 Catalina 22 that had been sitting in dry storage for approximately 1 1/2 years. The running rigging is not in the best shape and I was looking to start replacing it a little bit at a time. I thought this would be simple matter of going to the store or online and purchasing a certain diameter. However, the variety of types and sizes (and manufacturers) has me totally confused. Ultimately I will be changing all running rigging but for now I am concentrating on the roller furling line, genoa halyard and sheets. Looking at the manual for the roller furling I have, the halyard should be 1/4" and the furling line is either 5/32" or 3/16". I am not sure on the size of the sheets (boat is 6 hours away). Any advice on brand, type and size would be greatly appreciated. Also, if someone knows of a good reference source for this topic please let me know. Thanks again!
Sheet and Halyard Replacements
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Try the C22 Association website
they'll give the sizes and lengths in the C22 manual. If you're leading lines back, you'll need longer lines. Ask them, they'll know lengths and materials.
they'll give the sizes and lengths in the C22 manual. If you're leading lines back, you'll need longer lines. Ask them, they'll know lengths and materials.
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The manual is a good starting placce. Unfortunately the online manual website doesn't have the last page where the rigging lengths are placed. The Genoa Sheet is listed as 3/8" Dacron at 55 ft. Something to consider that the thickness of the line and therefore the weight per foot affects the set of the jib in lighter air and it needs to fit your genny/jib cleats. Mine are jam leats and there is a certain range of thickness that they will work with. Sorry that I can't help with the roller furling line because I don't have one. I'm sure that the dimension is set to a certain amount to roll up the genny and then the distance from the bow to the cockpit cleat. Maybe the roller furling company can help on that one. The jib halyard is listed as 63' but best to make it 65'. Same goes for the main halyard. listed as 60' but I'd go with 62' or 63' just in case. I am using 1/4" Yale Crystaline for my halyards that I got a deal on and they seems to work real well.
The manual is a good starting placce. Unfortunately the online manual website doesn't have the last page where the rigging lengths are placed. The Genoa Sheet is listed as 3/8" Dacron at 55 ft. Something to consider that the thickness of the line and therefore the weight per foot affects the set of the jib in lighter air and it needs to fit your genny/jib cleats. Mine are jam leats and there is a certain range of thickness that they will work with. Sorry that I can't help with the roller furling line because I don't have one. I'm sure that the dimension is set to a certain amount to roll up the genny and then the distance from the bow to the cockpit cleat. Maybe the roller furling company can help on that one. The jib halyard is listed as 63' but best to make it 65'. Same goes for the main halyard. listed as 60' but I'd go with 62' or 63' just in case. I am using 1/4" Yale Crystaline for my halyards that I got a deal on and they seems to work real well.
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Thanks to all who replied! This will get me going in the right direction. I am still a little confused on all the different brands and types of cordage thats available but I guess I need to stop being lazy and do a little research. Thanks again!
Thanks to all who replied! This will get me going in the right direction. I am still a little confused on all the different brands and types of cordage thats available but I guess I need to stop being lazy and do a little research. Thanks again!
C-22 halyards n' stuff
After you get your sizes /lenghts figured out, DO call west marine technical assistance for rigging and ask for their online/catalog sale items , I always get great deals - better than in the stores.
After you get your sizes /lenghts figured out, DO call west marine technical assistance for rigging and ask for their online/catalog sale items , I always get great deals - better than in the stores.
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