[Rhodes22-list] Catalina 22 vs. R22

[Ronald Lipton]

My previous boat was a C22.  I chose the Rhodes for several reasons,
none of which were the better windward performance.  I found that the
Rhodes with IMF and the GB 175% genoa was similar to the Catalina.
I would imagine that with a smaller jib, using the inner track, the Rhodes
could outpoint the C22.  That being said I am not unhappy with the windward
performance of the current setup.  My reasons for perferring the R22
are:

1) Easier setup and handling.   I single hand a lot and the IMF and furling
is more important to me that the extra performance I would get from a
battened main and smaller jib. Ease and speed of reefing and furling is
important to me.
2) Better overall construction.  That is clear in a lot of small things.  My
89
Rhodes looks much newer than my 87 C22.  The deck hardware is more
solid, the 9 stay design adds additional relibility.
3) The huge cockpit
4) Ease of service.  I removed, faired and painted, and reinstalled my
centerboard
essentially myself.  It would be a major task for the heavy C22 swing keel.
5) Bells and whistles.  I am a sucker for the varous GB toys (motor lift,
IMF,
pop top design ...).
6) Sails much better in light air with the 175 genoa.
7) The builder has a sense of humor (I think)

Ron

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Blakey, David M.D." <DBlakey at CHKD.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 10:04 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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