Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 22 by R.D. Coverdale

Year built	1978
Location of boat	Fresno, Ca (on trailer)
The boat is sailed on	Lakes
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	16-22 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	Yes
Owner bought the boat in	1978
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	yes, but maybe a 25'
Gear that's been added	stern pulpit, life line, galley, radio/tape
Structural or complex improvements
The boat's best features	damnfine all around boat
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	the nylon cleets are not a good idea. I have two that are broken, and I can't find replacement cleets that match the holes.
Sailing characterisitcs	be-calmed, gusty,constant winds.
Motoring characterisitcs	4 hp Johnson- what can I say!
Liveability	close but comfortable.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	Dealer in San Diego. They were fine to work with.
Other comments	good affordable boat!