Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 22 by Myles Herring

Year built	1976
Location of boat	Mobile, Al
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Press here and select one
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	1986
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	yes
Gear that's been added	no
Structural or complex improvements	no
The boat's best features	stability- regardless of wind conditions flexibilty- to go in close to shore and over sand bars.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	Doesn't point well
Sailing characterisitcs	See above
Motoring characterisitcs	good use 4.5 out board
Liveability	cramped
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