I know a guy up here who is begging for someont to tak ea CS 22 off his hands
- swing Keel, very trailerable... (Up here is Toronto area) in any case do
take a look for CS22's they are a dime a dozen an are supposed to be a great
learner boat. I say that on the recommendation of a bout 30 guys at the
sailing club. I went and bought a Catalina 25 and Pee'd them all off.

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On Nov 2, 12:04 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Nov 2, 10:58 am, wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
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Nice choice though.

I was wondering about that. It certainly doesn't look like it'd be as
easy as launching my bass boat! So that means at the very least I'll
have to spring for seasonal storage at the lake, and tow it to the
house for the winter.

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On Nov 2, 11:04 am, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:06:57 -0000, wrote:
On Nov 2, 10:58 am, wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little. Thanks.

I suppose the link would be a good idea, sorry!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/boa/465785774.html

When I sold my Halman, the buyer was comparing it to a boat similar to
this. From a price standpoint, it's about right if it's in really
good condition. If he'll come down a tad, you might be golden.

I would also echo Don's advice on this - it's not a trailerable as in
tow, rig and throw in the water easily. The Halman was doable, but
after trying it once in the front yard, it's not as easy as you might
think.

I also concur - a couple of hundred to have it surveyed would be an
excellant idea.

Nice choice though.

To all: Thanks for the information, advice, etc. I bought it. $3700.
It's in my back yard as we speak. I towed it home with my pickup, no
problem. I've got a good tow package, but I think I could have pulled
it with the wife's car! I'm arranging storage on the lake for spring.

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On Nov 2, 11:04 am, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:06:57 -0000, wrote:
On Nov 2, 10:58 am, wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little.
Thanks.

I suppose the link would be a good idea, sorry!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/boa/465785774.html

When I sold my Halman, the buyer was comparing it to a boat similar to
this. From a price standpoint, it's about right if it's in really
good condition. If he'll come down a tad, you might be golden.

I would also echo Don's advice on this - it's not a trailerable as in
tow, rig and throw in the water easily. The Halman was doable, but
after trying it once in the front yard, it's not as easy as you might
think.

I also concur - a couple of hundred to have it surveyed would be an
excellant idea.

Nice choice though.

To all: Thanks for the information, advice, etc. I bought it. $3700.
It's in my back yard as we speak. I towed it home with my pickup, no
problem. I've got a good tow package, but I think I could have pulled
it with the wife's car! I'm arranging storage on the lake for spring.


Good for you! There's something about a sailboat that brings out the best
in a boater. ;-)

On Sun, 04 Nov 07, LoogyPicker wrote:
I bought it. $3700.
It's in my back yard as we speak. I towed it home with my pickup, no
problem. I've got a good tow package, but I think I could have pulled
it with the wife's car! I'm arranging storage on the lake for spring.

Nice catch :-)
Check into joining the C22 Sailing Association. They put out a
publication that's helpful plus forums, get togethers, etc. I'm no
longer a member but enjoyed it while I was an owner.

http://www.catalina22.org/

There's probably a local group too. Shouldn't be hard to find them.

Rick

On Sun, 04 Nov 07, LoogyPicker wrote:
To all: Thanks for the information, advice, etc. I bought it. $3700.
It's in my back yard as we speak.

Now that you've been a sailboat owner for a few days, I was wondering.
Have you had a chance to launch & sail it yet? And if so, how'd it go?
Another thing, I know someone shopping for the same thing. If you'd
like to flip it and make a quick buck or two (but not many more) let
me know. Btw, I'm not a dealer. Just asking around.
Mainly though, I'm wondering what you think so far about the boat and
how your venture into sailing is coming along.

Rick

On Nov 15, 3:44 pm, wrote:
On Sun, 04 Nov 07, LoogyPicker wrote:
To all: Thanks for the information, advice, etc. I bought it. $3700.
It's in my back yard as we speak.

Now that you've been a sailboat owner for a few days, I was wondering.
Have you had a chance to launch & sail it yet? And if so, how'd it go?
Another thing, I know someone shopping for the same thing. If you'd
like to flip it and make a quick buck or two (but not many more) let
me know. Btw, I'm not a dealer. Just asking around.
Mainly though, I'm wondering what you think so far about the boat and
how your venture into sailing is coming along.

Rick

Nah, I'd have to go with the boat if I did.... my wife was the one
wanting to learn to sail! I haven't launched it yet, been studying
sailing, and working on it some. It's in really fine shape, I got a
good deal. Installed a new VHF, and a few things, but there's not much
else to do to it, just wait until warm weather, besides I'd have to
look for a ramp at Lanier that's still open because of the drought. Do
you live in the Atlanta area?

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My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little. Thanks.


Since no one else is gonna step up & say it........
Try to find her sailing lessons... 1st on a dinghy like a 420, and then on a
keel boat. She'll enjoy the classes and might even make some friends who
already have a boat...saving you $4500.
I crewed for 5 years on someone elses boat.. first a Viking 28 and then a
Mirage 33. Helps to find a generous skipper who pays all the freight. ;-)

wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little. Thanks.


They are nice boats. I had one in Puget Sound. I would recommend
learning to sail on something smaller first.

S

sandpounder wrote:
wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little. Thanks.


They are nice boats. I had one in Puget Sound. I would recommend
learning to sail on something smaller first.

S

I sail with a 21 ft swing keel much like this one. I have no experience
with the Catalina 22 but suspect it would be very similar in most
respects to mine. I taught myself to sail on my own boat then took
lessons on a smaller Lazer. The difference between the two is enough
for me to say that an older person may be turned off sailing by the
smaller boats.

You and your wife should find the 22 an easy boat to learn and sail.
You have to realize there are limitations with a boat like this, it is
not a blue water cruiser by any means.

I have no difficulty trailering, launching and sailing my boat
singlehanded.

Look around a bit, do a little comparing. There are a lot of boats
on the market. If you still like it and it gets a thumbs up from your
surveyor then go for it.

If it gets you in the wife's good books it's a no brainer.

LdB