It has a masthead sloop rig a raked stem a vertical transom a large self-bailing cockpit with under-seat lockers a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keelIt has two winches for the jibsheetsSails include a jib 150 genoa and a spinnaker.
Catalina 22 vs hunter 22. The Hunter folks are a lot more creative about how to use space. The new Hunter 22 is directly derived from its predecessor the Hunter 216 which was built out of thermoformed Luran-S plastic. In comparison to the Catalina 22 the cabin extends to the full width of the boat which provides a significant increase in cabin space.
2006 Catalina Capri 22 A great example of this wonderful daysailor. The CATALINA 22 SPORT was released in 2003. She really is a 24 in size.
Originally called the CAPRI 22 swing keel From a new fairer mold though the hull design is the same as the original CATALINA 22. Three photos of T22 1597 which was for sale in Markham Ontario. The original Catalina 22 helped launch Frank Butler s fledgling boatbuilding company in 1969 and was in continuous production until a MkII version was launched in the early 90s.
All the pluses and none of the minuses of buying a trailer sailor. With excellent sailing characteristics shallow draft and a comfortable interior the Catalina 22. The Hunter 22 offers all things for all people.
Gerry Douglas principle designer at Catalina Yachts has brought a classic back to life with the launch of the new Catalina 22 Sport. I found 2 important things. The Catalina 22 is the most commercially successful sailboat of all time and is one of the 5 inaugural members of the American Sailboat Hall of Fame.
I will also be selling my older Catalina. Butler has been compared to Henry Ford in the fact that he didnt invent these yachts but he built a great product at a fair price. I would like to like to tow to other lakes occasionaly.