One of the challenges is routing the sheets for proper entry angle.

Catalina 22 jib sheet routing. I have 55 sheets on my genoa and iwould not to have less than that. The jib sheet is routed from the clew throught the twing block and then to a fairlead ahead of the winch. In other words each side of the boat will have the fittings shown.

CatalinaCapri 25250 Sailors Forums Catalina 250 Specific Forum. 5-10 through 5-13 show various jib sheet configurations. 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.

Low weight high strength and minimal stretch. 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. According to Douglas the Catalina 22 was designed as a family cruiser equipped with a mainsail and 110 jib.

It only works with a Jib or Storm Jib and Like the Jib Down Haul it is very inexpensive to build. 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. OEM original equipment Style Replacement Furling JibGenoa Made with High Quality US Dacron 6 Luff Tape fits most common fulers Protective UV Sun Cover Leech Line Tell Tales Sail Bag Included.

Suitable sheetfor a 110 jib for a Catalina 22 and the mainsheet for the Capri 22 and the Capri 25. During this more than quarter-century of production several incremental changes were made with several significant upgrades in 1986 when a wing keel version was introduced. 65 jib 60 main Construction.

Follow these links to learn more about the Cunningham Cunningham Cringle the Out Haul attached to the Clue and battens. On the main alone the C22 will have too much weather helm so it will be underpowered and unbalanced. Ive seen PVC piping on some C22s to reduce chaffing of the jib sheet so I assume it should be routed this way.