This is a trailerable sailboat. Comes with trailer. Its designed to be able to sail in shallow water as shallow as 2 feet. Has and adjustable drop keel. The cabin is bare bones meaning no woodwork or padding. Sleeps 4. Comes with main sail and Jib sail. Comes with Mast. Its ready to go. All cables and ropes. Has a mount on rear for a small motor. Comes with steerable ruddeR. Its very forgiving and can be sailed by 1 person. There is an enormous online community of people who sail these boats with owners buying selling and trading anything these boats need to customize and or replace parts Go to CatalinaDirect.com For 150 more ill toss in a 2 hp outboard motor brand new. ALL YOU NEED. THIS BOAT IS PRETTY LIGHT. EASY HAULING. I CAN PICK UP TOUNGUE with boat on trailer and move up n down left n right.ItS CENTERED NICELY on TRAILER. YOU WONT fIND A WORKING SAILBOAT AT THIS PRICE. IF YOU WANT LESSONS OR ADVICE ON HOW TO SAIL JUST ASK ME. ITS NOT HARD! THIS BOAT JUST NEEDS A GOOD PRESSURE WASH AND A BIT OF TLC.
The 1978 Catalina 22 is an iconic, trailerable [6.6] fiberglass sloop designed by Frank Butler, featuring a length of 21.5 feet, a 7-foot-8-inch beam, and an active community via the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association.
Key SpecificationsHull & Ballast: Weighs about 2,250 lbs total with a 550 lb swing keel (or optional fixed fin keel).Draft: Ranges from 2 feet (keel up) to 5 feet (keel down) for the swing-keel version.Rigging: Standard mast or mid-70s heavier extrusion; accommodates a main and genoa jib.Critical Inspection PointsKeel Pivot Pin: Check for rust, wear, or structural degradation on the pivot pin and brass hangers; many owners replace or upgrade these proactively.
Pop-Top and Windows: Many 1978 models include the optional pop-top cabin roof; check rubber seals and aluminum-trimmed ports/windows for leaks. She is a stable, forgiving "tubby" cruiser-daysailer built for safety and ease rather than blazing speed.
Trailerability: Easily towed behind standard mid-sized vehicles to local lakes.
Or just use motor and go spend a few days on water and sleep in 4 person cabin if you dont want to sail. Plenty of room to walk from bow to Stern. In cabin has mount for table. Just throw some cushions on bench and in sleeper cabin for comfort. Roof is retractable so you can stand inside cabin. Can play cards inside while anchored for the night to watch the stars through cabin windows. These boats are highly customizable and can go to Catalina Direct for operation manual, to order parts or to customize boat. These boats are in high demand! I could sell parts alone off the sailboat and have up to 3800 in parts! Not to mention the trailer is worth 1200 by itself. 650 cash takes this incredible boat! Final..!!! Dont miss this one! Boat is loaded on trailer its ready to hit the road. Moving soon and need gone. For anyone who does not have time to sail or even wants to learn to sail just buy this boat for dirt cheap and sit on it. You may change your mind or sell for profit. Its a win win!