Capri 22 Tall
Description
The Catalina Capri 22 is a popular fiberglass trailerable sailboat designed by Gary Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts in California, introduced in 1984 and still in production as of 2025, with thousands of units built. It's a versatile racer-cruiser known for its balance of performance, ease of handling, and family-friendly accommodations, making it ideal for daysailing, club racing, or short coastal cruises. Available in multiple configurations (fin keel, wing keel, or tall rig), it appeals to both novice and experienced sailors.
Construction Details
| Designer | Garry Douglas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 22.000 ft |
| LOA | 22.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 2200 lb |
| Ballast | 650 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.16 ft |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 9.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 ft | 8.16 ft | 28 ft | 9.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.2 ft - (8900 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.33 ft - (8940 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 141.603 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.1 ft - (7346 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.6 ft - (3231 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.34 ft - (6504 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.38 ft - (2859 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 113.05 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.62 ft - (8723 mm) |
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.16 ft - (8278 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.24 ft - (3731 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 175.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.62 ft - (8723 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.46 ft - (4103 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 288.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 28.62 ft - (8723 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 14.69 ft - (4478 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.69 ft - (4478 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 357 ft² |
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