[DirtManly]

Hello 155 Palma,
I am a Catalina/Hunter dealer/broker and do some boat hauling as a sideline. I would like to make a couple points for you to think about.
1) The Bristol is absolutely trailerable. Perhaps you should go to a local sailing club and watch the dry sail fleet (mostly J boats) launch and retrieve there keel boats with minimal effort. The Bristol draws around 3''2 if memory serves and that''s not much more than the Catalina. A strap should allow you the extra length needed to launch.
2) The Bristol will have better manors under sail than the Catalina, simply by virtue of the fixed keel. It will point better, be more stable and will be much more comfortable to ride in.
3) The shear numbers that Catalina 22 were built in allow for new parts being available for the rest of our lives, especially since they have started making them again. (the first new/old one will be at the Catalina Nationals in Atlanta 6/17)
4) The Catalina has much more room down below for overnighting.
5) The Bristol will be worth more when the restoration is complete. However, it will take significantly longer to sell it, as the market is shrinking for this boat.
6) There will always be a quick market on the Catalina 22. These boats are actively sought by racers and cruisers alike.

I hope this helps prevoke a bit of thought.

Very Best Of Luck to you.

Dirt