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Forum: Challenges 14-03-2019, 13:51
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Posted By Adelie
Re: Prepping a Catalina 22 for the Caribbean

Yeah, I love Tarka.
But it’s not the boat the OP has, it’s a Albin Vega 27.
Forum: Challenges 14-03-2019, 10:13
Replies: 73
Views: 39,794
Posted By Adelie
Re: Prepping a Catalina 22 for the Caribbean

The ballast value you indicate for the SJ appears incorrect.

SailboatData.com lists
SJ24
Displacement 3200
Ballast: 1650
Beam: 8.0
Length: 24.0

SJ24 class rules indicate
Forum: Challenges 13-03-2019, 20:49
Replies: 73
Views: 39,794
Posted By Adelie
Re: Prepping a Catalina 22 for the Caribbean

In what way would it be more capable?

The SJ24 is a classic IOR hull with an undersized rudder. That means it's going to be somewhat touchy down wind, and will lack rudder authority when you try...
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