Before the internet and social media, there was the Catalina 22 Lifesavers that evolved into the Catalina 22 Technical Manual.
Offered only to members of the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association for over 35 years, the Catalina 22 Technical Manual is available for an additional purchase. The Technical Manual delivers over 700 pages of practical, centralized, experienced-driven knowledge prepared by Catalina 22 sailors for Catalina 22 sailors. The Technical Manual will dramatically reduce time, uncertainty, and trial-and-error in owning, maintaining, upgrading, or restoring a Catalina 22. It is one of the best investments a new Catalina 22 owner can make.
JOIN the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association and you can also purchase the Technical Manual. The Technical Manual is available as a download only file for $25 or as a CD & download for $35. Shipping is $5 (USA) and $10 (RoW). The Technical Manual is no longer offered as a printed document. Purchase of the Technical Manual includes the 2006 Edition plus updates from 2014, 2017 and 2019.
If you are new to Catalina 22 ownership, this is a must-have resource to help you quickly learn more about your Catalina 22.
The Technical Manual includes tips on:
- Check Lists
- Rigging, Mast Stepping, Tuning
- Keel, Rudder
- Top Sides, Cockpit, Canvas
- Canvas
- Sail Trim and Tuning
- Outboard Motor
- Racing
- Electrical
- Trailering
- and much more.
To view a list of available articles in the Technical Manual, take this link to download the TECH MANUAL INDEX.
You can spend hours or days searching the internet and scrolling through social media posts for bits and pieces of Catalina 22 advice (or bad advice from so-called experts who have never owned a Catalina 22). Or, for a small investment you can easily purchase the Catalina 22 Technical Manual (in PDF format) and have the most complete Catalina 22 technical resource instantly available at your fingertips. The Catalina 22 Technical Manual is the definitive technical compendium available and much more comprehensive than basic owner's manuals or generic sailboat guides. No other sailboat class comes close to offering this much technical content.
Be sure to check out the many other Catalina 22 PUBLICATIONS including the Catalina 22 Parts Catalog, Drawings and Measurements publication available to C22NSA members.
Need Help? If you paid for the Technical Manual and need a reminder about how to access and download the Technical Manual file:
- Access the HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TECH MANUAL OR MAINBRACE ARCHIVE FILES Instructions.
- Watch the HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TECH MANUAL OR MAINBRACE ARCHIVE FILES video.
MAINBRACE ARCHIVE DVD
Members of the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association also have the opportunity to purchase the MainBrace Archive DVD that includes MainBrace publications dating back to Fall 1972. MainBrace is the official news source for the C22NSA with hundreds of articles on racing, cruising and technical tips.
JOIN the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association and you can also purchase the MainBrace DVD. The MainBrace Archive DVD is available as a download only file for $25 or as a DVD & download for $35. Shipping is $5 (USA) and $10 (RoW). The MainBrace Archives are not available in printed format.
Be sure to check out the many other Catalina 22 PUBLICATIONS.