Catali.Na , Capri22-- Owner's Manual
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... ~~· . : ' .. CATALI.NA , CAPRI22-- ( i OWNER'S MANUAL-_· . .. .... 4th Edition August 21, 2001 ( FOREWORD Congratulations on the acquisition ofyour new Capri 22 sailboat. All Capri sailboats are designed and built with care using quality materials to assure you years ofsailing enjoyment with a minimum of upkeep and maintenance. Before attempting maintenance or operation ofyour sailboat, please read the Catalina Yachts/Capri Sailboats Limited Warranty booklet and fill out the enclosed warranty registration card. The registration card enables Catalina to inform you ofdevelopments and modifications to enhance the performance or comfort ofyour yacht. It is also important to be able to contact owners to comply with Coast Guard notification requirements. The commissioning and rigging ofyour Capri 22 sailboat should be handled by experienced boat yard personnel under the direction ofyour authorized dealer. Maintaining your boat properly can become a satisfying part ofyour sailing activities. A regular inspection is the best preventive maintenance. It will help keep your boat safe and in good condition while in use, and insure peace of mind when the boat is left unattended. Take good care ofyour boat and take the time to learn and practice good seamanship. 4'h Edition August 21, 2001 ( PREFACE This manual is intended and supplied to help owners of Capri sailboats understand their boats and answer common questions about maintenance and systems design specific to Capri sailboats. This manual is not intended to provide sailing instructions. It is assumed the operator will consult books written for that purpose, or take sailing lessons or courses to gain the knowledge necessary for the safe operation of the vessel. The systems descriptions and illustrations in this manual apply to boats built at the time of publication. Our policy ofconstant improvement necessitates that changes have been made to the Capri sailboat since its introduction. Therefore, these illustrations and descriptions may not apply to boats built before the time ofpublication. Owners of earlier hulls, who have questions not answered herein, should consult their local Capri dealer, or write to the builder. Please include your hull number in all correspondence. The maintenance checklists contained within this manual are intended as guidelines for boats in normal service under typical conditions. Climate and use will vary and may require additional or special maintenance. Consult with you local boat yard or Catalina dealer for specific maintenance and precautions recommended for your purposes and climate. AN IMPORTANT WORD OF CAUTION: The aluminum and other metal parts conduct electricity. Coming in contact with or near an electrical power line or lightning can cause severe injury or death. Stay away from overhead electrical power lines when sailing and/or launching the boat. INDEX 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 Owner's Record.......................................................... 5 1.2 Reference Data Sheet.................................................... 6 2.0 COMMSSIONING CHECK LIST 2.1 Wing Keel Model......................................................... 7 2.2 Pre-Launch Check List................................................... 7 2.3 In The Water Check List................................................ 7 2. 3 .1 Electrical. 7 2.3.2 Hull and Deck................................................... 7 2.3.3 Rigging and Hardware.......................................... 8 2.4 Sailing Check List. .. 8 3.0 Yacht Systems 3.1 Rigging 3.1.1 Stepping the Mast.............................................. 9 3 .1.2 Tuning the Mast. .. 9-10 3.1.3 RiggingtheBoom .............................................. 10 3 .1.4 Bending on the Mainsail......................................... 10-11 3.1.5 Bending on the Jib.............................................. 11 3 .1. 6 Rigging Length Check List . .. 12 3 .1. 7 Sail Plan Standard Rig . 13 3.1.8 Sail Plan Tall Rig.............................................. 14 3.1.9 Main Sail Reefing............................................... 15 3 .1.1 0 Main Sail Reefing Illustration........................ .. 16 3.1.11 Backstay Tensioner Purchase.................................. 17 3 .1.12 Mainsheet and V ang Arrangement... 18 3 .1.13 Spreader Assembly........................ 19 3.1.14 Control Arrangement Racing Package....................... 20 3 .1.15 Deck Hardware Standard. 21 3 .1.16 Deck Hardware Racing...... 22 3.2 Sailing and Docking Tips 3.2.1 Hoisting and Setting Sails..................................... 23 3.2.2 Positioning The Jib Fairlead Blocks.......................... 23 3.2.3 Boom Vang ....................................................... 23 3.2.4 Docking Under Various Conditions.......................... 23-24 3.2.5 Points of Sail.................................................... 24-25 3.2.6 Rules of the Road (Partial List) ... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. 25-26 3.3 Electrical 3.3.1 Batteries.......................................................... 26-27 3.3.2 12 Volt wiring Diagram....................................... 28 3.3.3 Electrical Panel Functions..................................... 29-30 3.3.4 Navigation Lights............................................... 30 3.4 Accommodation 3.4.1 Galley Unit, Equipment and Operation ........................ 31 3.4.2 Accommodation Plan ............................................. 32 ( 3.4.3 Galley Layout..................................................... 33 3.5 Auxiliary Power 3.5.1 Recommended Outboard Engine............................ 34 3.5.2 Outboard Bracket............................................... 34 3.6 Trailering and Launching 3.6.1 Recommendations for Trailering. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 34-35 3.6.2 Ramp Launching Your Capri Sailboat....................... 35-36 3.6.3 Hauling Out Your Capri Sailboat............................ 37 4.0 DECOMMISHIONING 4.1 Winterizing Your Capri 22 Sailboat 4.1.1 Laying Up ....................................................... 37-38 4.1.2 Before Hauling ................................................. 38 4 .1. 3 After Hauling ................................................... 38-39 4.2 General Notes ........................................................... 39 5.0 MAINTENANCE GUIDE 5.1 Pre-Use Maintenance ................................................... 40 5.2 Monthly Maintenance .................................................. 40 5.3 Seasonal Maintenance .................................................. 40-41 5.4 Fiberglass Maintenance and Repair ................................... 41 5.4.1 Fiberglass Touch-Up and Repair ............................. 42-43 ( 5.5 Bottom Painting and Preparation ...................................... 43 5.6 Teak Maintenance ....................................................... 44 5. 7 Spar Maintenance 5. 7.1 Standing Rigging ............................................... 44 5.7.2 Fittings ........................................................... 44 5.7.3 Spars .............................................................. 45 5.8 Sail Maintenance ........................................................ 45-46 5.9 Interior Cushions, Fabric Covers ..................................... 46 6.0 OWNER-USER RESPONSIBILITY 6.1 General Safety Tips...................................................... 47 6.2 Required Safety Equipment . .. 48 6.3 Suggested Safety Equipment and Safety Package................... 48 6.4 Safety Package, Factory Option . ... 49 6.5 Anchors, Anchoring and Mooring................................... 49 6.6 Lighting Precautions . 50 ( YACHT NAME REGISTRATION DR DOCUMENTATION N' PORT OF CALL DATE OF COMMISSIONING HULL NUMBER ( 0\o/NER'S NAME 0\.JNER'S ADDRESS LENGTH OF HULL .............................................. 22'-0' DRAFT FIN KEEL 11111UIIIIOIIIII1HO>IIIIOIIIIIHIIIIIHIIIIIHI 4'-0' LENGTH 'vi ATERLINE ...................................... 20'-0' DRAFT SHOAL KEEL ............................................... 2'-8' DISPLACEMENT FIN KEEL ............................ 2200 lbs. BEAM .......................................................................... 8'-2' DISPLACEMENT SHOAL KEEL ..................... 2250 lbs. FUEL CAPACITY ................ MOLDED COMPARTMENT ENGINE MFG. AND MODEL FOR A 6 GAL. TANK ENGINE SEAL NUMBER SAIL AREA (SQ. FT.> STD. TALL MAIN ................................................................ 127 137 INSURANCE COMPANY TOTAL 'WI 100% FDRETRIANGLE ....... 229 255 INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER ( SAIL NUMBER RADIO TELEPHONE CALL NUMBER 5 Capri 22 Specifications Rev: 4/6/05 PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS TANKAGE AND CAPACITIES 3 Length Over All* 24' 8" (7.52 m) Ice Box: 48 Quart (0.05 m ) Length ofHull 22' 0" (6.71 m) Fuel: capacity for 6 Gal. (22.7 lt.) Portable L.W.L. 20' 0" (6.10 m) Holding: Porta-Potty BEAM 8' 2" (2.49 m) Berths: 4 Adults. Distance from W /L to masthead: Std: 31' 3 3/4" (9.54 m) HEADROOM Tall: 33' 3 3/4" (10.15 m) Max: 4' 2" (1.27 m) Theoretical hull speed 6.0 knots ENGINE AND CONTROLS WING KEEL (Recommended) 4-10 HP Outboard Draft 2' 8" (0.81 m) Ballast 700 lbs. (318 kg) RIGGING Designed weight 2250 lbs. (1021 kg) Single Spreaders Disp/Length 125.6 Shrouds: Sail Arealdispl: Std.: 21.34, Tall: 23.76 Upper 5/32" (0.40 em) wire 1x19 Lower 1/8" ( 0.32 em) wire 1x19 FIN KEEL Forestay 5/32" (0.04 em) wire 1x19 Draft 4' 0" (1.22 m) Backstay 5/32" (0.04 em) wire 1x19 Ballast 650 lbs. (295 kg) Rope Halyards 5/16" (0.79 em) ,Low Stretch, led aft. Designed weight 2200 lbs. (998 kg) Boom Yang, Block and tackle. Disp/Length