The Swing keel version adopts an appendage configuration without compromise between draft and performance.
Catalina 22 swing keel. Catalina 22 Rig and Hull Profile Consistent Through All Generations Swing Keel Model. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 18 of 18 Posts. Originally called the CAPRI 22 swing keel From a new fairer mold though the hull design is the same as the original CATALINA 22.
By the way the Sport 22 trailer will also work on the swing keel Catalina 22 as well. Later a pop-top option was added and now 90 of the boats sold have this feature. For a complete understanding of the Catalina 22 and Catalina 25 swing keel pivot mechanism start with the first article in this series.
Only the pivot for the swing keel version was changed about boat 250 and then according to a Catalina statement it was done for production purposes. When you check. This boat was designed and built by Jack Helms or Irmo SC.
The Catalina 22 MkII is a 216 655m cruising sailboat designed by Frank Butler United States. History of Retractable Keel Design. The CATALINA 22 SPORT was released in 2003.
The only drawbacks are the space taken inside and the price of the system. Im looking at Catalina 25 swing keel on a trailer right now. Catalina 22 has remained essentially unchanged from the day it was introduced in 1969.
For Catalina owners this means lots of extra value and enhanced sailing pleasure with the added bonus of excellent resale value---Catalina Catalina 22 Sport created to encourage more family racing. 1986 Catalina 22 Classic Catalina 22 with swing retractable keel and single axle trailer with new tires and a spare. Discussion Starter 1 Jan 21 2015.