Is a Catalina 22 a good first boat?

Is a Catalina 22 a good first boat? A Catalina 22 is an awesome starter (as is the Cat 25 honestly), these are good reliable choices that’ll hold their value decently so if you decide

Is a Catalina 22 a good first boat?

A Catalina 22 is an awesome starter (as is the Cat 25 honestly), these are good reliable choices that’ll hold their value decently so if you decide on a smaller or bigger boat later, unloading it should be easy… slip it, and get out there, and get that tiller time.

How fast can a Catalina 22 sail?

The boat has a draft of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the centerboard down and 1.67 ft (0.51 m) with the centerboard retracted. It has a hull speed of 5.9 kn (10.93 km/h).

Is the Catalina 22 a good boat?

The Catalina 22 is an excellent day sailer, racer, and weekender. She has classic Catalina lines and port light configuration that many sailors find timeless. Although Catalina has updated the Catalina 22 throughout its production run, early boats remain modern-looking and attractive by today’s standards.

Are Catalina sailboats any good?

Conclusion. The distillation of her designer’s decades of boat design and building experience, the Catalina 425 is an excellent cruising boat that will carry you just about anywhere in comfort, safety and, yes, speed and style. She’s a worthy winner of a SAIL Best Boats award.

Can you sleep on a Catalina 22?

The “trick” with sailing a Catalina 22, or at least staying overnight on it is to avoid using the V berth for sleeping (keep it clear to use the portapottie).

How much does Catalina 25 weigh?

4,550 lb
Catalina 25

Development
Boat weight	4,550 lb (2,064 kg)
Draft	4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Hull
Type	Monohull

How tall is a Catalina 22 mast?

30′
SPECIFICATIONS: 30′ Mast height, above water; 192 sq. ft Sail Area, main and jib; 8.25′ Beam; 1.75′ Draft, board up; 4.67′ Draft, board down; Displacement 1875 lbs; Ballast 600 lbs. Catalina 22′ – is a popular sailboat produced by Catalina Yachts.