| T.R | Title | User | Personal
Name | Date | Lines |
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| 498.1 | | GRAMPS::WCLARK | Walt Clark | Mon Mar 09 1987 08:18 | 10 |
| I have had several friends who owned Catalina 22s (centerboards)
and one with a Tanzer (fin). I thought the Tanzer was a dog under
sail (I had a 25' Seidelmann at the time and literally sailed circles
around his, while we cruised Long Island Sound with our families). As an
overnighter, and trailersailer I felt the Catalina was a good value.
Its not set up for blue water sailing, but in their element (protected
waters) they are able sailors.
Walt
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| 498.2 | comments on the Catalina 22' | MARY::MILNE | | Mon Mar 09 1987 16:21 | 10 |
| We have had a Catalina 22 for 3 years now and have really enjoyed
it. It is great for weekend trips, and we've found it to be quit
an able boat, even under some pretty stormy conditions that we've
been caught in. We had looked at getting a trailer for it at one
time approx $1000-1500 (new) but since we live in Newburyport, didn't
feel we would trailer enough. The boat is now for sale- take a
look in note #263. I've sailed a Hunter 22' and in my mind, there's
no comparison. Good Luck!
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| 498.3 | I LOVE TANZER 22'S | WILVAX::LANE | | Thu Mar 12 1987 18:06 | 18 |
| I HAD A TANZER 22 A FEW YEARS AGO AND LOVED IT ! PERSONAL OPINION
SUBSTANTIATED MORE OR LESS BY A SURVEYOR LOOKING AT MY NEW BOAT
A FEW WEEKS AGO IS THAT HUNTERS ARE NOT GOOD BOATS, CATALINAS ARE
BETTER AND OF THOSE NEWER ONES ARE CONSTRUCTED BETTER THAN OLDER
ONES. I PREFERRED THE HEAVIER CONSTRUCTION AND INTERIOR OF THE
TANZER. ALL OF THIS IS PRETTY SUBJECTIVE AS I'M SURE YOU KNOW !
IT'S A BUYER'S MARKET RIGHT NOW. THERE ARE A MILLION CATALINAS
AROUND. I'VE GOT COPIES OF AN OLD PRACTICAL SAILOR AND A RECENT
SMALL BOATING THAT COMPARE THESE BOATS AGAINST ONE ANOTHER. SEND
ME A VAXMAIL IF YOU'D LIKE COPIES. I'M NOT IN NOTES TOO OFTEN.
I THINK USED BOATS ARE THE ONLY WAY TO GO. IN THE 22' RANGE THEY
SEEM TO CARRY SAME PRICE WITH OR WITHOUT TRAILER SO PLANNING TO
BUY ONE SEPARATELY WILL BE RELATIVELY EXPENSIVE. I DISAGREE WITH
OTHER REPLY ABOUT TANZER BEING SLOW. A SEIDELMANN 25 IS NOT A FAIR
COMPARISON. THE CAPTAIN HAS A LOT TO DO WITH SPEED AS WELL !
SORRY FOR THE DISJOINTED NOTE. HAPPY SAILING.
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| 498.4 | Tanzer = fast & Cat. over Hunter and O'day | CASADM::THOMAS | | Fri Mar 13 1987 17:35 | 16 |
| re Tanzer 22
When we were in South Freeport, there was a Tanzer 22 there that
owned the Casco Bay small MORC class for the 4 years we were there.
Point is that it's a hell of a sailboat.
I'd rank Catalina over O'Day and Hunter for the 22. When we weer
looking in that size range several yesrs ago I heard some negative
stuff about Catalina but since then I've only heard complimentary
remarks about the 22. My personal opinion is that they do the best
job with the interior space of the the three. If you lokk at used
boats, you'll have a tremendous selection cuz there are a bunch
of them out there!!
Ed
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| 498.5 | Another Catalina 22 Endorcement | ESPN::CHEEVER | | Sat Mar 14 1987 13:45 | 12 |
| We have owned a Catalina 22 for one year - a 1985 model bought used
last spring. We found it to be the best boat in this size, especally
the amount of room - we felt the Hunter and the O'Day were no
comparision. We have really enjoyed the Catalina so far and have
no complaints - although I do have strong dreams of something more
in the 30' range. We also considered the resale value when picking
the Catalina as our first boat, I believe that it is important to stay
with know brand if resale is a major consideration.
Happy sailing
Dick C.
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| 498.6 | One more for the Catalina | MURPHY::SAFDIE | | Mon Mar 16 1987 13:22 | 18 |
| We bought a Catalina 22 last year. After looking at many boats I
felt that the Catalina offered the most value for the money. I looked
at a Hunter 23 and felt it was not as solidly constructed as I would
have liked. I also spoke with some (former) Hunter owners who confirmed my
suspicions. The O'Day seemed well constructed and comfortable but
after seeing the Catalina I couldn't justify the price difference.
Another thing to mention is Catalina's responsiveness to customers.
I had a minor problem with our outhaul on our maiden voyage and
wrote to Catalina concerning that and some general questions on
rigging specs. I received a prompt reply, not from some customer
service person, but from Frank Butler the boat's designer. I was
very pleased.
Good luck with whatever you choose,
Charlie
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| 498.7 | ZENTER 21' SLOOP | RANGLY::POMERLEAU_BO | | Wed Jun 22 1988 15:13 | 10 |
| Has anyone ever heard of a ZENTER 21' SLOOP?
Who built this boat?
What quality is it?
What reputation does it have?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Bob
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