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CAPRI 22 (CATALINA)

CAPRI 22 (CATALINA)

Catalina YachtsπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈΒ· Design: Gary Mull / Frank Butler
from 19841,800 built
$900 – $2.5K est. annual maintenance
DaysailermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA24.66 ft
LWL20 ft
Beam8.17 ft
Draft4 ft
Displacement2,200 lb
Ballast650.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.0 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height29 ft
Jforetriangle base8.16 ft
Pmainsail luff28 ft
Emainsail foot9.75 ft
FLforestay8.2 ft
Mainsail238.9 sq ft
Jib (100%)102 sq ft
Spinnaker173.4 sq ft

About the CAPRI 22 (CATALINA)

Wing keel (most sold) version available. Wing keel displacement: 2,250 lbs / 1,022 kg Wing keel draft: 2.66 ft / 0.81 m Wing keel ballast: 700 lbs / 318 kg

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Gary Mull and Frank Butler and built by Catalina Yachts (USA), the Capri 22 is a compact fractional sloop with a production run of 1800 hulls starting in 1984. With a displacement of 2200.0 lb and a beam of 8.17 ft, it represents a significant portion of the late-80s trailerable market, though owners report widespread structural concerns.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and trailerable day-sailers who prioritize low cost and ease of transport over offshore durability, provided they are prepared for extensive maintenance.
Bluewater capability:
With a low displacement of 2200.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 9.68, and critical reports of deck core moisture and keel cracking, this boat is not recommended for bluewater cruising.
Comparables:
Comparable to the Catalina 22 and O'Day 23 from the same era, these boats share similar fractional sloop rigs and trailerable footprints, but the Capri 22 is distinguished by its specific build count of 1800 and unique structural failure modes.

Performance

Comfort9.7
Capsize2.52
SA/Disp21.7
Disp/Len123
Bal/Disp29.6

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 24.66ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$900 – $2.5K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Articles & Reviews

Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

29 reported issues across 8 systems for the CAPRI 22 (CATALINA), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

7 critical12 major10 minor
Rigging7Deck5Structural4Engine4Plumbing3Keel2Rudder2Hull2

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