When under sail, the motor should be kept in the raised position and tilted forward so that the propeller
is clear of the water to eliminate unnecessary drag.
The motor bracket manufacturers recommend that a 15 H.P. maximum engine should not be exceeded.
4.6 Accommodations
4.6.1 Galley Stove
A two-burner pressure alcohol stove is a factory option for your Catalina 22. It comes with an operation
and maintenance booklet provided by the stove manufacturer. Follow the instructions for operation
carefully when using the stove. Be sure cabin curtains are on aft end of track, away from the area over
the stove, before lighting burners.
4.6.2 Pop Top Operation
If you r boat is equipped with a pop top hatch, the following notes will aid in its operation:
First of all, the pop top can be used in two different positions. When the pop top is in the down position,
the smaller sliding hatch serves as access to the cabin. When the pop top is in the up position, access
to the cabin is greatly increased and, of course, so is the available head room. To put the pop top in the
up position, you must go inside the cabin. The top is raised by lifting upward and forward at the same
time. With the pop top in the fully raised position, reach forward to the pop top slide lock and lock the top
to the mast. Always keep the pop top down and locked in position with the fastening dogs when
underway, or when in rough seas or heavy weather.
4.7 Retractable-Keel
4.7.1 The Retractable-Keel Model
The retractable-keel feature makes the Catalina 22 a very versatile sailboat. It has several important
considerations associated with it.
CAUTION
Always crank the keel up and down slowly. Never force the crank handle when operating
the retractable-keel. Before raising or lowering the keel, the "lock down bolt" (on the port
side of the keel trunk beneath the forward dinette seat) must be in the off position; that is,
backed off about 3/4 the way until it no longer rubs against the side of the keel. Attempting
to raise or lower the keel while the "lock down bolt" is screwed in tight or only unscrewed
part-way, may result in damage to the fiberglass keel housing, or the keel casting.
The "lock down bolt" operates on a friction principle designed to prevent the keel from becoming
severely damaged in the event of a collision with underwater obstructions. The "lock down bolt" should
be kept heavily greased with a marine grease designed not to wash away in salt or fresh water. This
grease will stop any slight leak through the threads of the bolt and, of course, prevent unsightly rusting
of the bolt inside the forward dinette seat. Once the boat is in the water and after the keel has been fully
lowered and "locked down" by tightening the bolt, a further 1/2 turn off the keel crank, which should
eliminate humming in the keel cable while underway.
After a day's sailing, release the "lock down bolt," then crank the keel up slowly and feel and listen to it
as it raises. At the first feel or sound of resistance to the cranking action, stop cranking immediately.
Never force the handle beyond normal pressure or you may damage the hull where the tip of the keep
meets the fiberglass underneath the boat. Crank slowly and you'll never have a problem.
You will note that the keel pivots on a bronze fitting recessed into the hull. Should the keel require to be
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Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987
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