standing rigging

[Gary Westberg]

When raising and lowering the mast how much of the standing rigging is needs to be disconnected other then the headstay? I'm looking at a 1986 cat. 22 if the year matters.

 

[Rico]

stay/go

On my "72 I disconnect the forestay and the four lower shrouds. I mark the turnbuckle settings with nail polish (paint it on when everything's set properly) for easy re-setting. I also use a little anti-seize (auto parts store) on the threads to protect and lubricate them.You'll get a method in no time. Good luck.

 

[Tom]

Rigging

You also have to remove the two forward lower shrouds. If you plan on trailing the boat, Catalina Direct sells "quick releases" that can be placed on these 3 stays. These give you the room to remove the stay without the need to re-just the rigging. The only draw back is that you may have to also change your stays if you still have the old "eye type".

 

[Carlos]

Rigging 2

Catalina mention this on the C-22 manual. You have to disconnect the two forward lowers. This is a minimum price to pay compared to other boats.