Catalina 22 1977 Owner's Manual

1977 Catalina 22 Owners Manual
Foreword
This manual will serve as a guide to the features that are special to the Catalina 22 model. The
manufacturer has designed this manual to be used in conjunction with a GENERAL HANDBOOK.
Before or after reading this manual, please be sure to read the GENERAL HANDBOOK which discusses
general care and maintenance procedures that are applicable to all our boat models, and also includes
practical sailing and safety tips.
The manufacturer would like to take this opportunity to wish you season after season of sailing
enjoyment in your new Catalina 22. We have prepared these notes with that goal in mind, believing that
knowledge of your boat and awareness of safety procedures will lead to increased sailing pleasure for
you and your family.
COMMISSIONING
The launching and rigging of the Catalina 22 is best handled by experienced boat yard personnel under
direction of your authorized dealer. However, if you are not in a location where he can assist you, the
steps to prepare your new boat for sailing are not difficult, and you can do it yourself by reading this
manual and the General Handbook and following the recommended procedures.
Be sure to read the section on trailering and launching (pages 3 and 9 in this book and pages 6 through
11 in the General Handbook) before towing your boat to the launching site.

STEPPING THE MAST

When trailering your boat, always try to undo as little rigging as possible. For
instance, in the case of the Catalina 22 it is necessary only to undo the two
forward lower shrouds and the forestay before lowering the mast.
1. Before raising mast, ensure that halyards are neatly tied down and that they
are on proper sides of the spreaders. You should never attempt to raise the
mast unless the upper shrouds (those that pass over the spreaders) and
the aft lower shrouds are attached to the deck fittings and the turnbuckles
well "started" into their barrels. The turnbuckles must not be completely
tightened however, because slack is needed in the shrouds to enable the
mast to be fully raised. The backstay should be attached to the transom
fitting. The upper shrouds, aft lower shrouds, and backstay will keep the mast from falling over when
it's raised, therefore, all of these must be attached to their respective deck fittings before the mast is
raised.
2. Make sure that the shrouds and stays are not fouled. Backstay should lie clear of the transom. You
may step the mast on land or while the boat is in the water. It seems to be easier on land because
the boat holds still. Also, it keeps other boaters from getting impatient while they wait for you to
move out of the launch area so that they may then launch their boat.
3. Walk the mast aft and drop mast foot into tabernacle located on top of the deck, keeping mast in
center line of boat.
4. Do not allow the mast to pry up on the tabernacle as it may break the prongs on the tabernacle due
to the unnatural pressure.
5. One crew member should pull on a line tied securely to the forestay while another pushes up on
mast and walks from cockpit forward. With the mast erect, attach the forestay and forward lower
shrouds.