Tour Catalina 22 -- Jim's Little Boat--equipping a 42-year old boat

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Tour of Jim's Catalina 22 "Bootstrap" with some ideas on how to rig the boat for single handing. Now that i have a better microphone I should probably re-shoot this, but for now you can get some good ideas.
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Jim's Little Boat is dedicated to helping beginning sailors and providing a video reference for work on their own boats. There are more than 50 videos in the Jim's Little Boat archives of You Tube. While some of the videos are very specific to Catalina 22 sailboats, most are general and apply to all small mono-hull sailboats.
You may contact Jim directly: jslosson@aol.com (no jokes about the aol)

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@archer721 3 года назад

Love these little boats! Mine is a 1972. she's got her little quarks that I'm still working on but has a personality that none of the newer boats can match. She turns 50 next year and we're planning a San Juan Islands cruise to celebrate 🍾

@jimslittleboat4388 3 года назад

I liked it from the first sail and like it more all the time. My last 21-footer was a San Juan 21. I loved that 1200 lb boat with it's 400 lb lead keel. It could outsail the Catalina, but I had a feeling that the Catalina would age better. And it has.

@markkurtis8637 2 года назад

In another of your videos I asked about the star knobs on the sliding hatch. Well, I found the answer. Many more of your videos yet to enjoy.

@jfgreen1959 Месяц назад

I have a 1997 Capri, my fuel locker is sealed off, my traveler is in the way in the cockpit, yet it works very well, and my scuppers are fantastic, I did have a heck of a time finding replacements though.

@ricardolemus1994 Год назад

Thank you Jim - Got some valuable ideas for our old / new to us Catalina 25. We're getting her ready for September - March sailing. Too hot in Miami for summer sailing.

@jimbailey5655 2 года назад

Ahoy Jim... Yesterday I bought a Catalina 22, 1982 year. THANKS for your very useful info. I am now a Subcriber here.

@jimslittleboat4388 2 года назад

Great. If you are new to sailing, you picked the right boat. If you an old hand--it's still a great boat.

@jimbailey5655 2 года назад

@@jimslittleboat4388 THANKS JIM

@terryfischer7988 5 лет назад

I'm a new C22 owner and new to sailing as well. Great video to get some insight and tips/tricks.

@altaki965 3 года назад

Hey Jim, I just picked up a '83 catalina 22. Thank you for sharing your insights about owning and the related costs for a Catalina22

@jimslittleboat4388 3 года назад

Enjoy--it is a great little boat.

@Upnorthof48 2 года назад

Nice tour! I love my 1974 C22, and have been a self taught sailor for 3years now. To my benefit, I did do some rc sailboating when I was young, and crewed a couple of boats with great captains. The C22 is such a wonderful, forgiving boat, that even I can fumble around my lake with success.

@jimslittleboat4388 2 года назад

Thanks, Trevor. I need more footage, but thinking about a video on sailing the C22 upwind in puffy, shifty conditions.

@SuperBullyone 4 года назад

you did a nice job on the boat. Thanks for the tip on mast gates.

@teeheeteeheeish Год назад

I like what you've done with the place!

@sailingluana3037 4 года назад

I have an 81 c22 swing keel. She is a lot of fun to sail and fix up. My old gal is quick too... I like some of your mods. This is a good boat for modifications.

@moriver3857 3 года назад

I don't have a Catalina 22, but I'm interested on the stern light installation, specially the mounting bracket. I was going to fabricate a similar, but if one exist as aftermarket, why reinvent the wheel? The Catalina 22 still survives in the Capri model. Not many products today still in production 40 or 50 years later, and parts availability. Thanks for a great video, and a great project boat.

@archer721 3 года назад

Don't know if you found a stern light, but Amazon has a bunch of them and LED lights are definitely the way to go, cuts power usage WAY down.

@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 4 года назад

Had to check out your channel after your kind comments about ours. Lots of good stuff here-- subscribing today! And thanks for showing us around your little boat. You've given us a few really good ideas. The captain ESPECIALLY liked your comments about the Rudder Craft rudder. Going out to buy a lottery ticket now.

@benkanobe7500 Год назад

The panel that had the battery voltage showing. Are you still using it? Is there a better one now and did it come from CatalinaDirect or some other source? It really looks nice!

@doomedtosail403 4 года назад

We agree, the scuppas are our biggest complaint, but we love our Catalina 22!

@kennj321 Год назад

just ran across this video. I have a san juan 21 and looking to switch up to a catalina 22. I need something that more stable at anchor. my sj is like a bucking bronco when at anchor overnight in semi rough weather. hoping the increase weight and less racy design will sit better in rough seas. but boy does my sj 21 point well...

@jimslittleboat4388 Год назад

The SJ will certainly outsail the C22, but if you get a Rudder craft rudder the performance will improve dramatically. While the C22 is small it seems roomy and luxurious compared to the SJ. I loved the SJ 21, but the C22 is pretty a pretty good compromise between peformance and boat camping convenience.

@127cmore 5 лет назад

Just bought one too. It's called a Jaguar 22in Scotland though. Look forward to your videos.

@thedrummersclub3667 2 года назад

I noticed a nice looking Hunter in the background. Any opinions about the Hunter?

@jimslittleboat4388 2 года назад

I don't know anything about the Hunter class or that boat in particular. I has not been there for several seasons.

@jimslittleboat4388 4 года назад

I think I picked up the clamps at West Marine or Boat Outfitters. But , they are kind of common if you can find a boat store. You could also try Fisheries Supply in Seattle, WA--they have a huge stock of all kinds of useful stuff. The clamps are not cheap. I think they were like $45 for a pair.

@benkanobe7500 Год назад

Am I picking up that *weight* needs to go as far forward as possible (especially if you have a heavy outboard)?

@webemeierfamilyvideos1152 2 года назад

Hi Jim, I appreciate and enjoy your videos. I thought I would ask, how do you transport your outboard? I still have the original 6HP johnson and it does not like to start after riding in the back of a pick up.

@jimslittleboat4388 2 года назад

I should not do it, but I put it on the boat. I leave it straight up. I should put it in the truck, but it's heavy and we only have a short trip to the marina on pretty smooth road.

@temporaryscars Год назад

Wait, you owned a Tanzer before? I've been considering a Tanzer 22 for a while over a Catalina 22, would you advise against it?

@jimslittleboat4388 Год назад

I don't know anything about the Tanzer 22, I had a Tanzer 16 and it was a great boat. I only picked the Catalina 22 because there are lots of them, and it is easy to get parts. I have an acquaintance who owns a Tanzer 22 and he loves it.

@SailingtheWestWind Год назад

Nice video, keep them coming please. Grant

@prqrsqtful 4 года назад

Hey man. Nice video. Just curious, where did you find those solar panel rail clamps? I've been looking for them without success. But I think that they would work on my boat too. Thanks for the insightful video.

@hamachi21 3 года назад

Excellent tour, great tips all around the boat. Thank you.

@benkanobe7500 Год назад

Jim. Is there an alternative to purchasing original cushions from Catalinadirect as my boat did not come with any cushions and I have yet to find that RU-vid or forum that has the "How to make excellent replacement cushions for your Catalina 22" :-)

@jimslittleboat4388 Год назад

I have seen some posts, and I think I saw a video about how make new cushions. I doubt that there is source other than Catalina Direct. Sailrite has many great videos.

@emman1927 2 года назад

Thanks for the great video!

@jimslittleboat4388 2 года назад

Thanks, Emma. It needs updating. Maybe this summer.

@SuperBullyone 3 года назад

harken makes and sells a replacement traveler that is excellent.

@ministryoftruth8588 2 года назад

Thank you Dave Ramsey.

@weezyy1945 3 года назад

T22 isn’t really an orphan boat because the Tanzer Boat Parts website

@williamjohnson1126 3 года назад

Great video

@johnjolly2087 4 года назад

Are any berths below deck over 6 feet long for big guy sleeping? Occasional overnights are fun even on small boats. Thanks

@timprice4821 3 года назад

Where did you purchase the sheet bags your put in your extra halyard and jibe lines?

@jimrackelin8415 3 года назад

I have a Catalina 22 with no main sale without breaking the bank and buying a new sale do you know any place I can buy a used sale

@jimslittleboat4388 3 года назад

If you can find a sail boat wrecking yard, you might find a 'deal'. l use a place in Lynden Washington. BUT I never had the patience to go through his sail shed. Jeff just throws them in a pile.

@erickstiner1668 4 года назад

I m currently looking at purchasing a 1977 C22. Is their anything to look out for in that year of boat?

@jimslittleboat4388 4 года назад

When I was thinking about buying my Catalina 22 I joined the owner's association. They have a lot of great information in their tech manual and buyer's guide. I looked at a lot of boats. In the end I selected the one with a sound deck and a keel that had been re-done. A well-cared-for boat at $5000 might be a lot cheaper than a TLC* boat $3500. Also remember that much of the value is in the sails--a complete suit could cost $3000. Also--what is the condition of the trailer? A galvanized trailer in great shape adds a lot of value to the boat. A friend of mine suggested that a great lakes boat could be a good deal. Only in fresh water, only 6 months of the year. Above all, don't be afraid to walk away from a deal; there are lots of good boats out there that have a lot of value left in them.

@jimmybritt9537 Год назад

Do you ever use the pop top ?

@jimslittleboat4388 11 месяцев назад

Yes, but only at anchor or tied up. We've had a knock down or two where we might have had water go in the cabin.

@pvb9964 4 года назад

Nice boat, OK, but I think the seventies Aquarius23 has the edge .

@jimslittleboat4388 4 года назад

There are many fine old boats out there. I selected the Catalina because of parts availability and support services. I really liked my old San Juan 21--it is a much snappier sailing boat--but the Catalina has many advantages that suit my age and current goals.

@pvb9964 4 года назад

@@jimslittleboat4388 I think the mast is heavier on my A23, need a gin pole to get it up. The one thing I do not like about it. Maybe I am too weak, I watched a video of an A23 rigging, the gentleman just pulled it up, seemed quite easy for him on the video.

@jakedonnely4094 3 года назад

I've got a c22 think mine is mk1 and needs a big paint

@jimslittleboat4388 3 года назад

Mine could use paint. Some previous owner painted the deck/cockpit and did a lousy job. But paint is very time consuming and expensive. I am thinking it is about a 160-hour job. Fortunately I don't have a big, dry, warm space or I would do it. I am not willing to give up even a minute of sailing do do painting so summer is out of the question.

@jakedonnely4094 3 года назад

@@jimslittleboat4388 I like your thinking that's what I would say

@webbrowne2291 4 года назад

Bumpers stay a fixed to the dock. Fenders are stored in the boat or along side the boat. Just saying!!

@jimslittleboat4388 4 года назад

Yup, I am pretty sure you are right. I realized the mistake when I was at home editing, but I didn't think it was worth a trip down to the marina to reshoot that little piece. Thanks for watching.

@grguthrie 3 года назад

Why does the Rudder Craft rudder make such a big difference?

@jimslittleboat4388 3 года назад

I don't know the physics of it, but I know the feel of it. I knew it was a thousand well spent the first moment we backed out of the slip. It is more balanced. The rubber pivot is more toward the center of the blade than the leading edge. It is a foil shape so it tends to give hydrodynamic lift like a wing in air. It is lighter weight. When sailing you have far less weather helm and the boat seldom rounds up during a gust. It will improve the performance of your boat more than any other single thing you can do. Yes, the brazing on mine sucked--but they made it good in 36 hours.

@grguthrie 3 года назад

@@jimslittleboat4388 Thanks; good info; I would never have suspected this for such a good performance improvement. Great site - thanks.

@erinbiggers7709 4 года назад

I'm refitting a 22 reinell this gives me some ideas

@darylreed7771 3 года назад

Automotive wiring replaced with.....automotive wiring. Spade terminals, no heat shrink, no solder, no drip loops, no bundling. This is why boat fires happen. I had to replace every piece of wiring on my boat. Nothing peeves me off more than having to fix another mans work. Do it right the first time and then you don’t have to hope that fire extinguisher expiration date hasn’t lapsed.

@jimslittleboat4388 3 года назад

You didn't mention "no fuses."

@ETERNALLYME233 4 года назад

CRAZY

@daniellow426 4 года назад

envy

@danielsmith2447 4 года назад

Holy mackerel, who paints a boat?!

@chrisburns5691 3 года назад

lots of people, my 23 footer looks like new after paint, new non skid, new plexiglass portlights, companionway, woodwork redone, etc...

@danielsmith2447 2 года назад

@@chrisburns5691 still can't get my head around painting a fiberglass boat. Sandpaper and a good buffer brings it right back to life.

@chrisburns5691 2 года назад

@@danielsmith2447 depends on what is needed. Mine had stress cracks all over, plus some repairs on the non skid that would have been hard to blend in. I just washed my boat today actually, looks as good as the day I finished painting it last spring. Kiwi grip is great stuff as well, easy to apply. Depends what your goals are. I've always loved old boats that were brought back to life, love getting all the compliments on her etc.

@danielsmith2447 2 года назад

@@chrisburns5691 when it comes down to it we do whatever it takes to enjoy our boats, whatever route we take we win if we get on the water.

@erickstiner1668 4 года назад

Great video