[Rhodes22-list] Catalina 22 vs. R22

[Michael Meltzer]

the question come up offen,take a look at 
http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html scroll down to Rhodes22 section.

MJM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Blakey, David M.D." <DBlakey at CHKD.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 11:04 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Catalina 22 vs. R22


> Okay, guys,
> 
> I currently have a Catalina 22, but am considering a lateral move to a
> (hopefully!) better-performing boat.  The R22 is on my short list (along
> with the Precision 23).  My sailing pattern is mostly just leisurely
> daysailing close to home and, frankly, the Catalina is fine for that.  But
> on the rare occasion when I have actually tried to sail somewhere, I've been
> disappointed with my current boat's overall performance, particularly upwind
> performance.  She makes lots of leeway, so it's hard to make headway toward
> a given destination.  So I'm asking the group for some perspective here,
> particularly those of you who are familiar with both Catalinas and Rhodes.
> Does the R22 sail that much better than the C22?  I don't question that
> build quality and accessory features are superior in the R22, but those
> things in themselves wouldn't induce me to trade.  I'm trying to figure out
> if it's worth the trouble and expense of trading, so any advice would be
> appreciated.  I realize this topic has probably come up on the list before,
> but I'm new to the list, so please forgive any redundancy.  In the same
> vein, any thoughts on the P23?  Thanks,
> 
> David B.
> 
> 
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