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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: South of the Mason-Dixon Line
Posts: 3,722
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The Catalina 22 is the most popular, mass produced pocket cruiser on the planet! They must have produced over 11,000 hulls. The Catalina 22 did not change much over the years since they were first introduced back in the early 70's. The great thing about the 22 is the various features that make them so versatile. They come with a retractable swing keel for easy launching, trailering and beaching while providing stability under sail. If you were not going to trailer the boat you can get the fixed keel or winged keel models. The 22 comes with a "pop top" which allows for the roof or top of the cabin to rise and add headroom, more cabin space and visibility. Its like a pop top camper. The 22 is outboard engine powered so you have many options on horsepower. The cockpits are large (bench seating can actually seat 6 adults, but tiller steering makes for more shifting crew around when tacking). The sloop rigging is the main and jib; however, you can get a roller furling jib, carry a good inventory of sails from a small jib, 110, 120, 150 genoa to a spinnaker. The interiors feature a small galley, potta potti, large v-berth, quarter birth for extended weekends and beyond. The Catalina 22 are bargains! Easily re-sellable, strong and a great starter boat. Do some research and you will see that their must be dozens for sale in the southeast. Good luck
Bob
Catalina 30 "Breezin II"
Lake Lanier, GA
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