[Sal Paradise]

I see no disadvantage at all to the swing keel. Mine is holding up well.

One advantage to the Capri, which I sailed this summer ( a wing keel) , is the wider side decks. I found they sail pretty much the same in light wind, actually my Mark 1 is a bit faster I suspect because the genoa is bigger..... but I expect the Capri would be slightly better in heavier wind because its a fractional rig.

My Cat 22 will hold its own with most similar sailboats around my area, actually it seems fast compared to some other small sailboats and of course slow sailing next to 40 footer. The construction of mine is still perfect after 40 years except the gel coat has pretty much departed. Its pretty much just a typical all around good sailboat.

my dock mate has a Tanzer 22 and that boat looks like a better boat than mine,. Practical sailor gave these rating to the Tanzer, Oday and Catalina


Catalina 22 O'Day 22 Tanzer 22
Performance C- C- A
Accommodations D B C-
Styling (exterior) B A B
Styling (interior) B+ D B-
Finish B C B-
Stowage D C C
Cockpit Comfort B B- B
Cockpit Safety C C C
Construction C B- B
Hardware D B+ B
Rig D B+ B
Maintenance C B B-
Geographical Distribution A D C-
Owner Assoc. yes no yes
Racing Potential (mixed fleet) D D B
Price A B C