Catalina 22 sailors!

[rak772]

Which one of these is an accurate picture of a 1988-89 Catalina 22 fixed keel?

[Gust14882]

The top photo is a swing keel with the keel raised. The bottom is a wing keel (fixed) with a draft of 2-1/2'. There is also a "fin keel" version that is deeper draft of about 4'.

[rak772]

Is there any way to tell which version of the fixed keel you have from the top side ..? Any tell tale signs ?

[Gust14882]

The wing keel has a horizontal "wing" at the bottom (almost hidden in your photo). The fin keel is about twice as tall as the wing. You'll know it when you see one.

[Gust14882]

If they are in the water, it would be hard to tell the difference. On a trailer, it is VERY noticable since the boat sits at least 2' higher at deck level.

[rak772]

Well the keel is underwater right now so I was hoping I could get to the 'bottom" of this without taking a frosty dip

[rak772]

Hmm well i guess this will answer itself when the transporter shows up ..

[Capnblu]

The swing keel has a crank to raise and lower the swing keel, just inside the companion way door. And a jamb bolt under the forward setee.

[rak772]

Well I know it isnt a swing keel, the question is- which kind of fixed keel is it...

[Jurgy]

How about calling Catalina with the id # ?