Thats just the right size because it is easier to grip without the extra friction caused when you attempt to pass a larger 716 inch diameter line through the block.
Catalina 22 jib sheet routing. I have 55 sheets on my genoa and iwould not to have less than that. This model has a Performance. In light wind this worked but as the wind became stronger I think the jib sheets should be routed outside the standing rigging to a pulley on a track on the side of the hull blue circle.
It does not give you the best sail shape but if you are willing to give up a few 10ths of a knot so as not to have to go crazy executing a Tack or a Jibe by yourself than give it a try. Its not a good teaching boat not worth spending much money on. Maybe theyre assuming you would take the sheet through the turning block at the stern quarter and then up to the winch on the genoa but not with the jib.
Catalina 22 Asymmetrical Cruising Spinnaker Sail Kit. In other words each side of the boat will have the fittings shown. CatalinaCapri 25250 Sailors Forums Catalina 250 Specific Forum.
Ive seen PVC piping on some C22s to reduce chaffing of the jib sheet so I assume it should be routed this way. It is assumed the operator will consult books. 15000 boats sold 2009 It has been built in different plants around the worldKnown in Australia as the BOOMAROO 22 A fixed keel version introduced in the early 1970s Draft.
This manual is not intended to provide sailing instructions. However I found that in strong winds I could keep the main unreefed but working the sheet a lot in puffs and only a small amount of my roller furling jib out. Its priced well below high tech racing lines but offers many of their features.
On the main alone the C22 will have too much weather helm so it will be underpowered and unbalanced. I replaced my sheets 2 years ago. Polyester cover w Dyneema core Stretch.