Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 22 by Joe

Year built	1974
Location of boat	Northport ,NY
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	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2002
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes I would this boat owes me nothing.Ive had nothing but good times.
Gear that's been added	Just a few minor things.I bought a new outboard and a grill some coolers a bildge pump re did the cushions and a sun shade.
Structural or complex improvements	nothing it all works great
The boat's best features	The pop up top,the swing keel and the fact that i can trailer the boat. NO STORAGE FEES HERE
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	The swing keel maintance,and the lock down bolt for the swing keel.also the eyebolt on the bow.
Sailing characterisitcs	This boat is fast enough for me If i wanna go faster Ill buy a power boat. I love the fact that I can get in where other boats cant.
Motoring characterisitcs	the bracket is pretty sloppy but its old but my new 5 HP moves this boat fast enough for me.Iam not in a rush.
Liveability	I love it.Iam 6 2 i can use a little more room but my family and I can spend a weekend in it.We have this boat down to a science.We know where to put everything>If I had a bigger one my wife would just bring more stuff.HAHAHAHA
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	I love my boat and I would buy another Catalina.I dont know if boats are like cars but My 1974 cataliana is old but great.Easy maintance like the old cars and strong.This boat is 31 years old and still sailing that says it all
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
Other comments	We love WHISPER and we cant wait for spring to come.We are ready to start cleaning her and making preparations for our planed trips.

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