Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 22 by Don Boyko

Year built	1980
Location of boat	Smithville Lake, Mo/
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?
Owner bought the boat in	1990
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes, only in the fix'ed keel version if I could
Gear that's been added	Upgraded to the new style forward shroud and side stay fittings, split adjustable back-stay, traveler cleats, marine toilet with holding tank, insulated sliding galley ice box, stern pulpit
Structural or complex improvements	I've been epoxing the linner to hull joint with multiple layers of glass tape and epoxy. Cut out the floor of the starboard cockpit locker to increase the size.
The boat's best features	timeless looks
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.
Sailing characterisitcs
Motoring characterisitcs	I use a 6hp Johnson, does a great job!
Liveability	VERY! Lived on her one summer on the Mississippi River while in St. Louis on extended business.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
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