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closehauled14 - Welcome to Sailnet!
Best of luck on your voyage and I admire your sense of adventure.
Have you done anything to strengthen/improve the swing keel? I'd make sure the pivot bolt and bushings are in tip-tip shape. I'd also make sure the centerboard trunk was in good shape, and possibly beefed-up, if possible. Make sure the winch and winch wire are in good shape. Maybe bring some spare parts for the winch and pivot bolt assembly?
Have you done anything to improve cockpit drainage? The C22's I've been on have a relatively large cockpit compared to the LOA. Also, I don't believe the lazarette hatches are entirely watertight. Maybe add some gasket and increase the drainage capacity? How about a locking bolt for the hatchboards?
My other concern about a C22 in bluewater is the auxillary outboard. I owned a simlar boat (Helms 25) and the outboard would cavitate massively in anything bigger than 2-3 footers. Make sure your outboard is in good shape and properly sized (both hp and shaft length). You might also consider a small drogue or sea anchor in case you really need to hold position or keep off a lee shore in big seas.
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