Well it was free

[owtcast]

I got this Catalina22 last week from a old buddy's dad. He always wanted to sail but, things never lined up for him for one reason or another. He's had it since the early 80s, and I always thought it was a clean boat. He's really anal about his stuff as far as care goes. I raced lasers, hobies, etc. when I was a teenager and told him if he ever wanted to sell it to call me. Never in my dreams would I have thought that I would get a call 20 years later to come pick it up. Other than a little fading from sunlight through his barn windows it is extremely clean for a 79 model boat. The trailer looks like hell since it is the same age and not stainless or galvanized. But it pulled perfectly for me from Freeport TX to Beaumont TX(4hrs).I want to try and put it in the water tomorrow, if I can find all the parts. Everything seems to be there but since I have never seen the boat rigged I am not sure what all it is supposed to have to begin with. I will probably lay everything out in the front yard and make a list of it. I dug around in it a little and haven't found the main sheets/blocks, and the traveler is far more basic than the J boats or S2 I used to sail. Also, is the kick up rudder supposed to have something locking it in "down" position or just the line to hold it up when you want it out of the water? It's been so long since I have been on the water under wind power I am scratching my head in question on a lot of things. And I have never owned a large trailer boat like this. It's going to be fun. I hope to be careful enough not to compromise this nice old boat. If any of you out there have any hints/details/warnings/encouragement/remarks or whatever don't hesitate to drop a line. Thanks in advance. Terry

 

[Honeyman]

She looks real nice!

Others here will be of help, just wanted to congradulate you on your "new to you" boat. Great thing about 22 Catalinas, there are a TON of 'em and parts are easy to find. Did you post on Catalina Owners site as well?

 

[owtcast]

Not yet..

I think I might just put a link in the C/owners forum. What you think?

 

[Anchor Down]

Terry

The C22 was my first keel boat. It's a great little sailer.The weight of the rudder will keep it in place: just lift it when approaching the trailer.If you have all the standing and running rigging, you are ready to go. Is there any way you can practice stepping the mast before you take the boat to the water?Stepping the mast will take two men, minimum: one on the foredeck using the mainsheet shackled to the headstay; the other in the cockpit, supporting (and in the beginning, doing a lot of lifting, then after about 40°, mostly side-to-side steadying.Once you have the mast up and all eight attachment points secure, you can figure out how to attach the boom and run the mainsheet, etc. I'd go through everything on a dry run before going to the ramp. Make sure you are not near any power lines, or anything expensive (house, cars, etc.) if the mast should get away from you and fall to the side of the boat!I inherited a homemade mast crutch to help my helper push up on the mast. In my case, this was just 8-10 feet of copper pipe with a padded U-shaped crutch at the end. Handy. Of course, complete mast-raising systems are now available to retrofit your trailer and winch to do this job.Whatever you do, take your time, plan ahead, and have fun! You have a wonderful little boat that is sure to bring you many hours of happy sailing.JeffI've provided a link below with step-by-step procedure from another owner.

 

[Brian D]

Wow...

Congratulations. Enjoy the boat. Looks brand spanking new.

 

[owtcast]

Thanks guys

That link is a little more detailed than the original owner's manual that I was reading. Which is cool. I do have all the literature that came with the boat new so it helps but, it doesn't go too indepth. It's sort of neat how he, Joe (buddy's dad) kept EVERYTHING related to the boat. He even has the log book for the 1979 Evinrude 6 he bought for it with about 15 hrs on it. By the way, I flushed the varnish out of the lines and carb, got a new fuel tank, hooked it up and whoolah. It fired right up. I shut it down, pulled it out of the rubbermade trash can I bought to put water in, and filled the lower unit with fresh gear oil. It will definately stir the barrel water, I think it will be just fine. That sure will help me load and unload.

 

[Timm R]

Congradulations

We recently sold our 1973 Catalina 22.It served us very well and was a far better boat than we were sailors.this was our first sailboat of any kind.The subject of mast raising has been covered many times.I routinely raised my mast by myself many times .The answer is technique.the mast itself is maybe 60 pounds or so.It is more awkward than anything.Using this site and the trailer sailor website will get you a great many variations for raising your mast. I step the mast on our 25foot Oday by myself,if need be I can even do it with the boat in the water.Sometimes bridge clearances are an issue for example.As far as your kick up rudder goes there should be an aluminum handle that clamps the rudder down in place.Our rudder would slowly kick up when sailing in big waves and high winds.One further suggestion is to contact Catalina Direct and get a copy of thier manual ,as far as your boat goes it will be the best ten dollars you ever spent on a boat.

 

[Ross]

The Catalina 22 is the Volkswagon

of the sailboat world. They seem to be everywhere and they get sailed.I have seen them out sailing fulland by in conditions where I had a reef in my main on a thirty footer. They heel over a lot but stay on their feet. They are good boats. Came in two styles; a pop top and fixed cabin top.

 

[owtcast]

Another day

and I still haven't gotten to launch this boat. Work sucks! My buddy that was going to lend me a hand stepping the mast got called in today. He's a State Trooper so it wouldn't be good for him to call in sick then get rescued out on the Gulf of Mexico. lol I did get to do a couple things for the boat though. I got an oar for it and found the manual bilge pump. The main sheets turned up too. All in good shape. I'm going to grease the swing keel lock bolt and replace it since it is "dry" now. Manual says the grease keeps the water from seaping by. I also fiddled with the lock plates for the swing up rudder. They are original castings so look sort of porous. Not thinking that it could be so simple I mistook them for corrosion anodes. Duh! I feel stupid. Thanks for clarifying that for me Timm. lol That handle looks like a piece of bent bar stock with a hole through it. You guys weren't joking about this being the VW of the boating world. hehe

 

[Stu Jackson]

Congrats -- some ideas

1. Visit www.catalina22.org2. Join the C22 Association3. Buy or borrow Pat Royce's book "Sailing Illustrated." It's a small paperback sized book. Page 50 to 60 (in my 1981 copy!!!) have the information you're looking for, especially a way to rig the boat for single handing and easier sailing, including a downhaul for the jib. His pictures are of the C22, so they're very pertinent.They're great boats. We had a swing keel 1981 model and sailed SF Bay in the summer with a 110 jib and single reef in the main.We stepped the mast before going in the water, so we could use the trailer winch to help. Many different ways to do it, also depends on the strength of the assembled crew.You'll love it.Stu

 

[Dan]

Please don't forget

to take the man that gave you the boat, sailing.

 

[owtcast]

Already done

Before I pulled away from his house I told him he needed to try and make some time to take her out with me. I gave him my vacation dates and everything and fully intend on trying to give him the "rush" and enjoyment of sailing that I received a long time ago. When I was a teenager, a little old man, Mr. Riggs, was a friend of the family and also had a Santana 20. He was developing cataracts in his eyes and couldn't see from one pylon to the next in the races he entered. I was his eyes and muscle, and he taught me just about everything I know about sailing and strategies. At the time I wish I would of paid a little more attention to his details. I can sail. And I'm not too shabby at it, but, if he could see and move like a young man, he would have no problem smoking me to a finish. We did pretty good together and that's how I got the crewing spots on the Jboats. Shortly after, I went into the Navy and haven't set foot on a sailboat since, until last week.

 

[Jon Golliher]

Good for you!

What good fortune for you. That boat sure looks good as I guess it should after being stored so long. This year I have a new to me 85 C22 that I'm also still learning about. I've rigged her for single handing which I've never done before. As there are so many C22s, there is a wealth of info on the net about them. The first thing I'd recommend is Chip Ford's great website, (link below I hope)and when you get there you'll find a discussion group that can answer any question you can come up with. I'd also recommend the Catalina Direct Clubhouse for the largest amount of archived info anywhere.Hope this helps,Fair winds,Jon Golliher12712 Happy Daze

 

[Jon Golliher]

Catalina Direct Clubhouse link

Try link below.......great archival info!!!!Jon

 

[owtcast]

Excellent link

Thanks for the CDirect link Jon. I hadn't seen that one yet. Much appreciated. I have been to Chip's site. For knowledge of this boat, his info is gold. I know a lot of guys have done similar rebuilds to their boats but, not many have published their findings in such detail like Chip has. He's a very generous person for it too.