Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 22 by clinton chandler

Year built	1978
Location of boat	jacksonville florida
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	solo
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2000
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	yes
Gear that's been added	new dinnete table,stern railing,solar panels-4 mounted on sliding hatch,4 mounted on platform attatched to stern railing,turned out excellent.charge control(for solar panels),2-12volt deep cycle batteries,starting battery,new winch and cable(for swing keel),slide out galley,bottom paint,flood lights(mounted on stays),mast head light with photo cell(on at night/off during day),switch panel and internal wiring and map light,portable toilet,fan,water jugs-32 gallon capacity,fuel tanks-18 gallon capacity.rebuilt johnson 9.9 motor.inflatable dingy.complete coast guard safety equipment(fire extinqusor,first aid kit,flares,life jackets)
Structural or complex improvements	solar panel platform attatched to stern railing,no other structural problems other than usual spider cracks in fiberglass,its a 1978.
The boat's best features	not to small,not to big,perfect for weekend trips with a special someone,especially at anchor during the evening cooking out.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	boat didnt come with trailer,had to buy one and modify,its still not quite right.
Sailing characterisitcs	all weather sailing,motoring.heavy rains can be annoying sometimes
Motoring characterisitcs	see above
Liveability	don't liveaboard ,but could
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	n/a
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	n/a ,bought from individual owner who wishes now he hadnt sold it.
Other comments	great sailboat,classic in every way,1978 and still going......just wish i could find a dock to park it at,and not have to pay anything.

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