Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 22 by Alex

Year built	1973
Location of boat	Lake Wateree, SC
The boat is sailed on	Lakes
How the boat is used	Day sailing
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	solo
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2001
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes, it's a great-handling boat and extremely easy to sail solo. Large cockpit and plenty of room for one and two people.
Gear that's been added	None really. Made my own bimini cover.
Structural or complex improvements	No
The boat's best features	Easy of handling. Stepping the mast and launching the boat is very easy to perform by yourself. Quick response to the wind. Good get up and go!
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	None
Sailing characterisitcs	Great boat in 12-15 knots, but you need two "butts" on the rail in heavier winds.
Motoring characterisitcs	Handles good with the outboard and gets into very shallow water.
Liveability	I could live aboard for several weeks on a coastal cruise. Very comfortable at anchor. I don't have a galley, but could cook with a stern-rail grill.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	No contact with Catalina.
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	Bought from a private individual
Other comments	Great boat to learn sailing techniques or hone your skills. Versatile and easy to launch.