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Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987
equipment have been included when available and applicable.
Maintaining your yacht properly can become a satisfying part of your sailing activities. A regular
inspection is the best preventive maintenance. It will help keep your boat safe and in good condition
while in use, and insure peace of mind when the boat is left unattended.
Take good care of your boat and take the time to learn and practice good seamanship.
PREFACE
This manual is intended and supplied to help owners of Catalina 22's understand their boats and
answer common questions about maintenance and systems design specific to the Catalina 22.
This manual is not intended to provide sailing instructions. It is assumed the operator will consult books
written for that purpose, or take sailing lessons or courses to gain the knowledge necessary for the safe
operation of the vessel.
The systems descriptions and illustrations in this manual apply to boats built at the time of publication.
Our policy of constant improvement necessitates that changes have been made to the Catalina 22 since
its introduction. Therefore, these illustrations and descriptions may not apply to boats built before the
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1987 Edition
FORWARD
Congratulations on the acquisition of
your new Catalina 22. All Catalina
yachts are designed and built with
care using quality materials to assure
you years of sailing enjoyment with a
minimum of upkeep and maintenance.
Before attempting maintenance or
operation of your Catalina 22, please
read the Catalina Yachts Limited
Warranty booklet and fill out the
enclosed warranty registration card.
The registration card enables Catalina
to inform you of developments and
modifications to enhance the
performance or comfort of your yacht.
It is also important to be able to
contact owners to comply with Coast
Guard notification requirements.
The launching and rigging of the
Catalina 22 should be handled by
experienced boat yard personnel
under the direction of your authorized
dealer.
The index page lists the contents of
this manual. Warrantees and
information regarding installed optional
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  • Page 1 Before attempting maintenance or operation of your Catalina 22, please read the Catalina Yachts Limited Warranty booklet and fill out the enclosed warranty registration card. The registration card enables Catalina...
  • Page 2 Owners of earlier hulls, who have questions not answered herein should consult with their local Catalina dealer, or write to Catalina Yachts. Please include your hull number in all correspondence. The maintenance check lists contained within this manual are intended as guidelines for boats in normal service under typical conditions.

  • Page 3: Reference Data Sheet

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 3 of 35 4.4 Fresh Water System Illustration 4.5 Auxiliary Power 4.5.1 Recommended Outboard Engine 4.5.2 Outboard Bracket 4.6 Accommodations 4.6.1 Galley Stove 4.6.2 Pop Top Operation 4.7 Retractable-Keel 4.7.1 The Retractable-Keel Model 4.7.2 The Retractable-Keel Illustration 4.8 Trailering And Launching 4.8.1 Recommendations For Trailering...

  • Page 4: Commissioning Checklist

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 4 of 35 _____________________________ ______________________________ Outboard Engine Serial Number Owner's Address Length Overall 21' - 6" Beam 7' - 8" Draft Length Waterline 19' - 4" Swing Keel Board Up 2' - 0" Swing Keel Board Down 5' - 0"...

  • Page 5: Plumbing

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 5 of 35 2. ___ Shore power outlet OK. 3. ___ Check battery switch #1___ OK, #2___ OK. 4. ___ Check battery fluid level. 5. ___ Check battery terminal for tightness. 2.2.2 Plumbing 1.

  • Page 6: Monthly Maintenance

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 6 of 35 1. Tiller moves freely. 2. Bilges and compartments are dry. 3. Thru hull valves, hoses and clamps, OK. 4. Check running lights. 3.2 Monthly Maintenance Rigging 1. Inspect chain plates, fastenings and bolts; tighten as necessary. 2.

  • Page 7: Fiberglass Touch-Up And Repairs

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 7 of 35 The second "layer" is made up of polyester resin reinforced with laminations of fiberglass mat, cloth or woven roving. Both the gel coat and polyester resin are "cured" by a chemical catalyst which causes them to form a hard, strong mass that is highly resistant to impact and, damage.
  • Page 8 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 8 of 35 4. Work this mixture of gel coat, fibers and catalyst into the damaged area, using the sharp point of a putty knife or knife blade to press it into the bottom of the hole and to puncture any air bubbles which may occur.

  • Page 9: Barrier Coat And Anti-Fouling Paint

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 9 of 35 cover with cellophane. Then, using a rubber squeegee or back of the razor blade, squeegee level with area surrounding the patch. Leave cellophane on patch for 1 to 2 hours, or overnight, for a complete cure.

  • Page 10: Sail Maintenance

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 10 of 35 Fittings Marine fittings today need little maintenance. Deck hardware should be hosed down with fresh water after each sail in salt water. Stainless steel fittings such as pulpits and lifeline stanchions should be cleaned and waxed periodically to maintain their appearance.

  • Page 11: Interior Cushions, Fabric Covers

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 11 of 35 Temperkote or mylar sails are still new and experimental. At this point in time, avoid most solvents, as they may damage the fabric over a period of time. Soap and diluted bleaches should take care of most stains.

  • Page 12: Rigging

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 12 of 35 4. One crew member should pull on a line tied securely to the forestay while another pushes up on the mast and walks from the cockpit forward. With the mast erect, attach the forestay and forward lower shrouds.

  • Page 13: Rigging Wire Length Check List

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 13 of 35 sequence. 3. Shackle head of jib to wire halyard, again sighting aloft to ensure that halyard is running clear. 4. Find middle of jib sheet line and attach the jib sheet lines to the clew of the jib sail. Run the jib sheet lines back to the cockpit keeping them outside of all shrouds and life lines, if your boat is equipped with lifelines.

  • Page 14: Sail Plan Illustration

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 14 of 35 SPLIT BACKSTAY (OPT.) 24' - 1 3/4" 1/8" 1 x 19 BACKSTAY BRIDLE 4' - 0" 1/8" 1 x 19 BACKSTAY STANDARD 28' - 2 1/4" 1/8" 1 x 19 FORESTAY 26' - 5 1/2"...
  • Page 15 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 15 of 35 http://www.catalina22.org/manuals/mnl87/handbook.htm 7/21/2010...

  • Page 16: Mast Illustration

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 16 of 35 4.1.8 Mast Head Illustration 4.1.9 Mast Illustration http://www.catalina22.org/manuals/mnl87/handbook.htm 7/21/2010...

  • Page 17: Main Sail Reefing

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 17 of 35 4.1.10 Main Sail Reefing Reefing should always be done before it becomes necessary. Some sailors use the rule of thumb that, if the thought of reefing occurs to you, it is time to reef. Sailing at extreme angles of heel -- 25 degrees or more -- is not efficient, fast or comfortable.

  • Page 18: Main Sail Reefing Illustration

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 18 of 35 Reefing Procedure 1. Take up slack in main boom topping lift, cleated to port side of boom. 2. Release the main halyards to a predetermined point. Marking the halyard with ink or a colored thread woven into the line is helpful.

  • Page 19: Boom Vang/Pigtail Illustration

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 19 of 35 4.1.13 Boom Vang/Pigtail Illustration http://www.catalina22.org/manuals/mnl87/handbook.htm 7/21/2010...
  • Page 20 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 20 of 35 4.1.14 Backstay Tension-Adjuster System http://www.catalina22.org/manuals/mnl87/handbook.htm 7/21/2010...

  • Page 21: Deck Plan Illustration

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 21 of 35 4.1.15 Deck Plan Illustration http://www.catalina22.org/manuals/mnl87/handbook.htm 7/21/2010...

  • Page 22: Sailing And Docking Tips

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 22 of 35 4.2 Sailing And Docking Tips 4.2.1 Hoisting And Setting Sails 1. Always attempt to have your best head to the wind when hoisting sails, even if this entails moving to another spot after launching. If your boat has an outboard, motoring slowly dead to windward while hoisting sail is good seamanship.

  • Page 23: Docking Under Various Conditions

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 23 of 35 efficient setting. 3. If your boat was ordered without a boom vang, be sure you always pull in the excess mainsheet line when you execute a downwind "jibe". Otherwise, the boom can raise up in the air and catch on the backstay, if your boat is so equipped.

  • Page 24: Rules Of The Road (Partial List

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 24 of 35 keep the boat going straight ahead. You are not balancing the wind pressure on the two sails if this is the case. Ask questions of more experienced sailors and find out how to keep the boat in balance under different kinds of sea and wind conditions.

  • Page 25: Volt Wiring Diagram

    Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 25 of 35 capacity for the battery. Doing so, in cold weather, can destroy the battery, since it will freeze at relatively low temperatures. Clean Connections Keep battery connections clean and tight. A cupful of strong baking soda solution and a toothbrush will clean corrosion from the terminals and neutralize any spilled acid.
  • Page 26 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 26 of 35 4.5 Auxiliary Power 4.5.1 Recommended Outboard Engine An outboard engine of 4 to 6 horsepower should be adequate to propel the Catalina 22 at hull speed under usual conditions. A larger engine will not increase hull speed and may add additional unnecessary weight in the stern. Long shaft engines are preferable, however, standard length shaft engines should be adequate for most conditions.
  • Page 27 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 27 of 35 When under sail, the motor should be kept in the raised position and tilted forward so that the propeller is clear of the water to eliminate unnecessary drag. The motor bracket manufacturers recommend that a 15 H.P. maximum engine should not be exceeded. 4.6 Accommodations 4.6.1 Galley Stove A two-burner pressure alcohol stove is a factory option for your Catalina 22.
  • Page 28 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 28 of 35 removed at any time, this casting may be unbolted by removing the stainless steel cable and the four mounting bolts from the underside. Make sure that the keel is well supported before removing these fastenings.
  • Page 29 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 29 of 35 4.8 Trailering And Launching 4.8.1 Recommendations For Trailering CAUTION The aluminum mast and other metal parts conduct electricity, coming in contact with or near an electrical power line or lightning can cause severe injury or death. Stay away from overhead electrical power lines when sailing and/or launching this boat.
  • Page 30 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 30 of 35 upright supports. 8. Follow normal trailer procedures of connecting lights and safety chain, and be sure your hitch is well-secured. Always test lights before leaving ramp area. 9. Do not allow anyone aft of the transom during launching or loading, who could be injured if the boat were suddenly dislodged from the trailer.
  • Page 31 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 31 of 35 5. Don't try to winch the boat up onto the trailer; float it on. 6. Once on land, you can put away sails by folding and then un-step the mast. This is done in the reverse of the stepping procedure.
  • Page 32 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 32 of 35 1. Wash bottom, removing growth and loose paint. 2. Wash topsides, deck and all other exterior fiberglass surfaces. Wax all except the non-skid surfaces. 3. Remove all sails. Follow sailmaker's instructions (or instructions in section 3.8) with regard to cleaning.
  • Page 33 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 33 of 35 1. Do not venture out when the weather conditions are unfavorable, or are predicted to become so. Listen to weather forecasts; check with your harbor patrol office; look out for small craft storm warnings.
  • Page 34 Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987 Page 34 of 35 procedure book is a necessity. A varied arrangement of tools is, again, a wise investment to have on your boat. Tailor your tool box for the conditions that you sail. For local sailing, with professional help just a call away, you only need a small array of tools.
  • Page 35 4. It is impossible for Catalina Yachts to control changes which you, the owner, may make to the yacht, which could affect lightning protection system.

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