Catalina Capri 22, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...i CATALI NA CAPRI22 OWNER S MANUAL _ 4th Edition August 21 2001...

Page 2: ...ifications to enhance the performance or comfort ofyour yacht It is also important to be able to contact owners to comply with Coast Guard notification requirements The commissioning and rigging ofyou...

Page 3: ...trations and descriptions may not apply to boats built before the time ofpublication Owners ofearlier hulls who have questions not answered herein should consult their local Capri dealer or write to t...

Page 4: ...l Rig 14 3 1 9 Main Sail Reefing 15 3 1 10 Main Sail Reefing Illustration 16 3 1 11 Backstay Tensioner Purchase 17 3 1 12 Mainsheet and Vang Arrangement 18 3 1 13 Spreader Assembly 19 3 1 14 Control A...

Page 5: ...UIDE 5 1 Pre Use Maintenance 5 2 Monthly Maintenance 5 3 Seasonal Maintenance 5 4 Fiberglass Maintenance and Repair 5 4 1 Fiberglass Touch Up and Repair 5 5 Bottom Painting and Preparation 5 6 Teak Ma...

Page 6: ...IIIHIIIIIHIIIIIHI 4 0 LENGTH viATERLINE 20 0 DRAFT SHOAL KEEL 2 8 DISPLACEMENT FIN KEEL 2200 lbs BEAM 8 2 DISPLACEMENT SHOAL KEEL 2250 lbs FUEL CAPACITY MOLDED COMPARTMENT ENGINE MFG AND MODEL FOR A 6...

Page 7: ...2 21 27 m2 I 25 0 7 62 m J 8 2 2 49 m P 26 0 7 92 m E 9 9 2 97 m TALL RIG Mainsail Rated 137 ft2 12 72 m2 Total w 100 Foretriangle 255 ft2 23 69 m2 I 29 0 8 84 m J 8 2 2 49 m P 28 0 8 53 m E 9 9 2 97...

Page 8: ...iled Interior finished oiled and clean Cushions galley clean and in place ____ Hatch lids present and fit OK ____ Lifelines and pulpits rigged and OK ____ Spreaders taped and drilled at base end upper...

Page 9: ...e present 2 4 SAILING CHECK LIST 1 ____ Tiller moves freely 45 degrees minimum to each side of center line 2 Sails and halyards OK 3 Boat performance under sail OK 4 All accessory equipment operates O...

Page 10: ...should be attached to the transom chain plate The upper shrouds aft lower shrouds and backstay will keep the mast from falling over when it is raised therefore all ofthese must be attached to the cha...

Page 11: ...ion created by the spreaders pushing the middle ofthe mast forward and the lower shrouds pulling the middle of the mast aft stabilize the mast and prevent pumping or excessive movement ofthe middle of...

Page 12: ...king up to the top snap in sequence 3 Shackle head ofjib to rope halyard again sighting aloft to ensure that halyard is running clear and not wrapped around the forestay or spreader 4 Find middle ofji...

Page 13: ...on 3 8 DACRON 55 o 1 B S SAFETY PENNANT opt 1 8 WIRE 1x19 P C 3 9 3 9 1 JIB SHEET 135 Std delete w 150 Opt 3 8 DACRON 40 0 1 TRAVELER CONTROL LINES 1 4 DACRON 13 o 2 SPINNAKER SHEET Performance Option...

Page 14: ...I I I I I I I I 22 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I a I I D fN I I II I I _ I I I I I I I I I I I 0 L C 1 II J 8 2 3 1 7 SAIL PLAN STANDARD RIG 13 I I I I I I I I I I...

Page 15: ...22 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ll 0 I I I CX I I N I I I II I I I Q_ I I I I I I I I I E 0 m N II J 8 2 3 1 8 SAIL PLAN TALL RIG 14 I I I I I I...

Page 16: ...wind so that the main sail is luffing and the end of the boom is over the cockpit 2 Release the main halyards to a predetermined point Marking the halyard with ink or a colored thread woven into the l...

Page 17: ...ER BOOM Im ___l _ i _ i CLAM CLEAT J F IlR OUTHAUL __ UNDER BOOM CLAM CLEAT STBD SIDE ON BOOM CUNNINGHAM REEF ING O v CHEEK BLOCK STBD SIDE ON BOOM PAD EYE PORT SIDE ON BOOM CUNNINGHAM REEFING DEAD EN...

Page 18: ...OTTER RING RIVET WI COTTER PIN FORK ON BACKSTAY WIRE BLOCK BACKSTAY _ ADJUSTER LINE 318 Ill X 28 DACRON FIDDLE BLOCK WI SAFTEY PENNANT 118 Ill X 3 9 r PLASTIC COATED 1X19 WIRE BECKET AND CAM CLEAT 3 1...

Page 19: ...BECKET AND _ SINGLE BLOCK vii BECKET 318 ll X 45 DACRON MAIN SHEET 3 1 FIDDLE BLOCK vii CAM CLEAT CAM CLEAT 5116 ll X 28 DACRON FIDDLE BLOCK _ BOOM VANG CAM CLEAT WITH FAIRLEAD TRAVELER END STOP ADJU...

Page 20: ...OCK RACE PACKAGE ONLY NOTE TAPE OVER TOP OF SLOT TO RETAIN FITTING BEFORE ERECTING MAST I rl 4 BOLT 1 SPREADER 25 LONG NOTE ANGLE ON INBOARD END CD EA P S 3 1 13 SPREADER ASSEMBLY UPPER SHROUD RAP IRE...

Page 21: ...N 0 SPIN HALYD JIB HALYD TRACK FOR 155 GENOA JIB HALYARD BALE FOR POLE LIFT BLOCK DETAIL A MAST BASE 3 1 14 CONTROL ARRANGEMENT RACING PACKAGE _S IVEL BLOCK FOR FOREGUY...

Page 22: ...HALYARD CLEAT P S 11 w INCH PRIMARY PER SCHEDULE P S PORT STBD 20 BLOCK BULLET LEAD UPRIGHT P S 21 CLEAT CAM w FAIRLEAD PORT AND STBD 22 MANUAL BILGE PUMP w THRU DECK HANDLE 0 DECK HARD w ARE MISC OPT...

Page 23: ...ECK HANDLE D RACING PACKAGE B S CHAINPLATE EYEBOLT 2 TOTAL 1 R P 2 S I IVEL BLOCK P S SHACKLE TO STERN LOOP 3 CLAM CLEAT P S 4 8 X 10 POCKET 1 2 FASTENERS 5 HARKEN CAM CLEAT P S 0 6 CAM CLEAT 7 INCH H...

Page 24: ...JIB FAIRLEAD BLOCKS 1 When under way move the jib fairlead block along its track so that neither the foot nor leach trailing edge ofthe sail flutters appreciably Moving the jib block forward a few in...

Page 25: ...nd your crew to make sure both his feet are clear before he steps onto the dock and stops the boat by pushing on its gunwales or railing He should have ample bow line in his hand while stepping off 4...

Page 26: ...balance The main sail can be eased offto adjust the boat s balance You should never have to push or pull the steering tiller to great extremes in order to keep the boat going straight ahead You are n...

Page 27: ...nt tipping over at extreme angles ofheel Be sure the tie down is fastened securely With proper care the battery installed in your Capri 22 will provide long and satisfactory service Proper care is not...

Page 28: ...attery since it will freeze at relatively low temperatures CLEAN CONNECTIONS Keep battery connections clean and tight A cupful of strong baking soda solution and a toothbrush will clean corrosion from...

Page 29: ...0 RED TO BATTERY 10 BLACK TO BATTERY PANEL 14 BLACK DECK GROUND _ I J I P1 Na CA N_ J UGHT BLUE BLACK RED BLACK BLUE CatalinaHYach g VICTORY BLVD 11 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 818 884 7700 NOTE BATTERY M...

Page 30: ...sion CABIN LIGHTS Controls power to the three cabin lights mounted under the weather deck above the berth on the port and starboard side Each fixture has a switch and can be controlled individually AN...

Page 31: ...his is a 225 degree white light displayed at least 1 meter above the two color light on the bow pulpit This additional light BOW LIGHT is a part ofthe mast lighting option package The bow light should...

Page 32: ...lighting the stove 2 To use the stove lift it vertically out ofthe storage space rotate the stove 45 degrees and reposition it in over the storage space 3 Never replace the wooden cover or cushion ov...

Page 33: ...lr1 Jh I I L ___j ___ STORAGE LOCKERS UNDER SEAT P S CatalinaDYach VICTORY BLVD 11 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 818 884 7700 SCALE NONE APPROVED Yo DATEo 6 27 00 ACCOMMODATION PLAN BOAT IDRA JING NUMBER CC...

Page 34: ...u S10 e co PAR1 E 1 C0 pAR1 1 c J11l G BOARU 0 10P 3 4 3 GALLEY LAYOUT RE 0 j A BLE UlS PA CatalinaDYach VICTORY BLVD l JOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 818 884 7700 APPROVED BY SCALE NONE DATE 3 22 89 GALLEY...

Page 35: ...anufacturers recommended 15 horsepower maximum engine should not be exceeded TRAILERING AND LAUNCHING 3 6 1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAILERING CAUTION The aluminum mast and other metal parts conduct elect...

Page 36: ...NCHING YOUR CAPRI 22 SAILBOAT The following generalized launching procedure will aid in launching your boat if yours is a trailerable model CAUTION The aluminum mast and other metal parts conduct elec...

Page 37: ...ways wait until the boat is in the water and at a suitable depth before installing the rudder 2 Attach the tiller and secure with the wing nut A lock washer is also helpful Occasionally while sailing...

Page 38: ...ds 6 You need only release the forestay to lower the mast Do not disconnect the main upper shrouds 7 Do not allow mast to lower so far that it pries up on the deck tabernacle fitting where the mast is...

Page 39: ...fthe mast has been removed from the yacht remove all stays and shrouds from mast Wash the entire stay or shroud assembly using fresh water and a stiff brush Dry thoroughly and coil into large non kink...

Page 40: ...ave all interior lockers open to encourage ventilation 16 Ensure that cockpit and deck scuppers are open and free 17 Ifthe boat is to be covered ensure that the cover is installed in such a way as to...

Page 41: ...HLY MAINTENANCE RIGGING 1 Inspect chain plates fastenings and bolts tighten as necessary 2 Inspect blocks shackles and cotter pins 3 Check rigging tune rigging wire condition 4 Check turnbuckles and l...

Page 42: ...resin material containing concentrated color It provides a smooth finished surface The second layer is made up ofpolyester resin reinforced with laminations of fiberglass mat cloth or woven roving Bot...

Page 43: ...hole is shallow and penetrates only the color gel coat skip to step No 8 3 Into a jar lid or on a piece ofcardboard pour a small amount ofgel coat just enough to fill the area being worked on Mix an...

Page 44: ...Finish by rubbing or buffing with a fine rubbing compound Some slight color difference may be observed Weathering will blend touch up if properly applied 5 5 BOTTOM PAINTING AND PREPARATION Anti fouli...

Page 45: ...However due to normal wear and tear it is recommended that a periodic inspection be made on all fittings and wire Turnbuckles should never be neglected they should be unscrewed from time to time to p...

Page 46: ...s and dry them at your first opportunity For most problems such as common dirt dried or caked salt etc try scrubbing the surface with a soft bristled brush and liquid detergent Avoid harsh powder dete...

Page 47: ...rally speaking use all solvents with care Always rinse and dry thoroughly It should be emphasized that nylon ripstop spinnaker fabrics are less durable and more sensitive than their polyester counterp...

Page 48: ...ut under the jib sail for oncoming traffic 5 When sailing at night provide safety harnesses for yourself and your crew and tie these lines to the boat Use approved harnesses 6 Purchase all Coast Guard...

Page 49: ...nimum ofthree 3 day night flares 6 3 SUGGESTED SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY PACKAGE MEDICAL KIT A basic medical kit is a wise investment for any boat owner Suggested items include motion sickness pills...

Page 50: ...ANCHORING AND MOORING The anchor manufacturer suggests an anchor in the 8 to 13 pound range to be used as a bow anchor in ordinary conditions This anchor will only be effective with at least 6 feet of...

Page 51: ...the lightning protection system You the owner must decide whether or not you wish to equip your yacht with lightning protection and if so the method of doing it The following suggestions and comments...

Page 52: ...ghtning protection system to dissipate the charge or start the lightning ground process Equalization bus A metallic strap which may be installed on the interior of a boat substantially parallel to the...

Page 53: ...ocks gaUey stoves medici11e chests and other parts of the boat s hardware be grou11ded 4 For iUustratio11 purposes see Appendix Figure 1 1996 American Boat Yacht Council Inc 2 4 6 REQUIREMENTS MATERIA...

Page 54: ...ave a minimum thickness of 3 16 inch 5mm and a minimum width of 3 4 inch 19mm E 4 12 96 NOTES 1 The edges of the external ground plate or grounding strip need to be sharp exposed and not caulked or ai...

Page 55: ...11 2 Open Daysailers As stainless steel rigging may not provide an adequate conductive path for the discharge of lightning currents protection will depend on the grounding of all rigging as well as th...

Page 56: ...M ABOVE THE WATER FRO CCTBl ZOIE I IJTH LJQiT141 P IO CCTJ IE SYSTEI1 EXTSIEO TO PRJTB T THE ENnRE BOAT r FRO CCTEO BY BOAT EOJU MENT lF l 1 PR t GROJI EO FIGURE 3 BOAT WITH MASTS IN EXCESS OF 50 FEET...

Page 57: ...inside a closed boat as far as practical 1996 American Boat Yacht Council Inc 6 Ap 3 2 Anns and legs should NOT be dangled in the water Ap 3 3 Consistent with safe handling and navigation of the boat...

Page 58: ...be located so that the external strip is submerged under all operating conditions If the strip is not located so as to be submerged when a sailboat is heeled to port or starboard then a strip will be...

Page 59: ...e E 4 9 2 AU otherwise isollded bare metal objects within six feet 1 8m ofa lightning conductor shaU be connected to the lightning protection system with a minimum 6 AWG 13 3mm2 bonding conductor 3 Th...

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