[Rhodes22-list] Catalina 22 vs. R22

[Mark Kaynor]

David,

One of our friends has a Catalina 22. He's from New Zealand (I think those
guys are born knowing how to sail). It's got a swing keel, the cockpit is
smaller, and I don't particularly like the feel of his helm (too stiff).
That being said, he regularly beats us if the wind is above 10 knots, and we
at least usually give him a run for his money when the wind is less than 10
knots. Our sailing club uses the Portsmouth yardstick handicap for our
regattas and our boats have similar handicapsc - ours is 98 and his is 96.4.

I've never noticed him having any problem w/ side slip with his boat, and he
is regularly able to sail closer to the wind than us. It is interesting to
note, however, that he has said several times that in a few years he wants
to buy a Rhodes after sailing ours w/ us. And his reasons are mostly all
those "quality and accessory features" that in themselves wouldn't induce
you to trade. Go figure - different strokes....

Mark Kaynor


----- 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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