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BTC-22: Half the size, double the fun

• David Harding
• June 12, 2020

As the first sporty 22-footer we have seen from a British builder in a long time, the BTC-22 is set to fill a significant gap in the market, as David Harding found out

For 22ft, the BTC has a generous cockpit and a pleasing turn of speed to rival larger boats. Credit: David Harding

Product Overview

• Sprightly performance
• Surprisingly roomy accommodation
• Good range 
of options
• Some production details still 
being refined
• Footbrace needed in cockpit for crew
• Keel winch needs lower gearing

Time was when anyone wanting a lively 22ft (6.7m) family cruiser with a lifting keel was almost spoiled for choice.

Popular home-produced examples included the E-Boat, Evolution 22, Seal 22, Anderson 22, Atlanta Catch 22, Fox Terrier, Eclipse, Limbo 6.6, Timpenny 670 and Skipper 700.

Then there were alternatives such as the Jaguar 21, Parker 21 and Parker 235, not to mention European offerings such as the Etap 22.

The chines are softer than on the wooden prototype but the hull shape still provides a degree of form stability. Credit: David Harding

So what happened? Well, for some time now, would-be buyers in the UK in search of a trailable boat of this size have had a choice between a European lake-sailer and something that strikes a rather more traditional note.

Modern trailable all-rounders suited to British coastal waters have been few and far between, leaving those in search of one to find and import a boat themselves and then face the possibility of having the only one in 
the country.

Given the versatility of a good 22-footer – capable of crossing the Atlantic, as the Anderson and E-Boat did, yet small enough to trail to new cruising grounds – it’s refreshing that, at long last, a British builder has introduced a new one.

Below decks the cabin is simply but neatly finished, the flow-coasted inside to the hull and deck allowing easy access to fittings and fastenings. Credit: David Harding

It comes in the form of the BTC-22, designed by Buckley Yacht Design and built in Southampton by Composite Mouldings (CML), which is also run by the Buckley family.

Although CML might be an unfamiliar name to many, it was born out of Blondecell (Tradewinds, Cromarty 36 et al) and has built over 400 Hawk 20s for Reid Marine.

Supplying composite mouldings to builders such as Oyster, CML is experienced in resin infusion, structural analysis and the use of carbon- fibre and aramids.

Jib sheets can be cross sheeted for single-handing sailing. Credit: David Harding

With this sort of experience to draw on, as well as involvement in the design of Alex Thompson’s Hugo Boss, the combined forces of CML and Buckley Yacht Design should be more than capable of producing a trailable 22.

But what sort of boat is the BTC?

I sailed the first production version to find out.

Despite having only recently appeared in production form, the BTC-22 has been in development for some time.

I sailed her when she was first launched in 2016 as the RTC-22, and again two years later following refinements in several areas.

THE TEST VERDICT

We have needed something like the BTC-22 for a long time.

The demise of the earlier British-built 22s and, more recently, the discontinuation of boats such as the Elan 210, has left a gap in the market for a wholesome, versatile, trailable boat of this size that offers space, pace, economy and simplicity.

Despite a north-westerly wind, gusting 30 knots at times, the swing-keeler coped well. Credit: David Harding

Many of the European lake-sailers I have tested have lacked stiffness and felt uncomfortable in lively conditions, especially at sea, while the alternative ‘trad and tan’ approach doesn’t appeal to everyone.

After several years of development, the BTC is still a ‘work in progress’ because CML and Buckley Yacht Design have been working on her alongside other projects.

At long last, however, it looks as though she’s nearly there and I’m sure plenty of people will be ready 
for a boat like this.

WOULD SHE SUIT YOU AND YOUR CREW?

With the choice of options and keels the BTC has the potential to appeal to a wide audience.

I would like to sail a production version in choppier waters to see how snugly the swing keel fits in its case, because keel ‘judder’ when you bounce over a wave, 
and banging when the pressure comes off downwind, 
are sometimes mildly disconcerting features of swing-keelers.

CML has the experience and technical know-how to cope with such challenges and, on the whole, construction looks reassuring.

The BTC is undoubtedly the epitome of the trailable 22, and a reminder of why boats of this type were once so popular. Credit: David Harding

The core in the hull and deck incorporates PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) derived from 1,400 recycled plastic bottles, so you 
can even put a tick in the ‘green’ box.

Chosen for its structural qualities quite apart from any environmental considerations, PET is also used in the resin in the 
deck, while the hull laminate incorporates vinylester 
and E-Glass.

All told, there’s a lot to like about the BTC-22. Most of the bits that matter look and feel robust and solidly engineered. As she’s also roomy, well mannered, pretty quick and sensibly priced, I see little to hold her back.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Price as tested: £47,940 LOA: 6.81m (22ft 4in) Hull Length: 
6.81m (22ft 4in) LWL: 6.50m (21ft 5in) Beam: 2.50m (8ft 2in) Draught: 
(swing keel up) 0.71m (2ft 4in) 
(swing keel down) 1.40m (4ft 7in) Displacement : (lightship) 950kg (2,094lb) Ballast: 
325kg (716lb) Ballast ratio: 34% Displacement / Length: 95 Sail area: 
301sq ft (28.0sq m) SA/D ratio: 29.4 Water: 20 litres (4.4gal) Engine: 2.5-5hp Transmission: Outboard RCD category: C Designer: Buckley Yacht Design Builder: Composite Mouldings Ltd Tel: 02380 660770 Website: 
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Known for its sweet sailing performance in nearly all conditions, the Catalina Capri 22 has been winning sailors since its introduction.

The Capri 22 is more comfortable, safer at sea and easier to maintain than any boat in its class. The striking deck profile is flared across the stern and has wider cockpit curves for crew comfort during and after sailing.

Under the full reclining length seats is a new storage locker and separate battery locker. A complete racing package is available, including: symmetrical spinnaker, sheets, pole and backstay tension adjuster. The enclosable head and available galley module make the Capri 22 suitable for extended daysailing or weekending.

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Length Overall: 24′ 8″

Length of Hull: 22′ 0″

Length at Waterline: 20’ 0″

Beam: 8′ 2″

Distance from Waterline to Masthead: Std 32′ 5″, Tall 34′ 5″

Draft: 2′ 8″

Ballast: 700 lbs

Basic Weight: 2,250 lbs

Displacement / Length: 125

Sail Area / Displacement: 21.3

Ballast Ratio: 31%

Draft: 4′ 0″

Ballast: 650 lbs

Designed Weight: 2,200 lbs

Displacement / Length: 123

Sail Area / Displacement: 21.6

Ballast Ratio: 30%

RIG MEASUREMENTS (STD)

Total with 100% Foretriangle: 229ft  2

RIG MEASUREMENTS (TALL)

Total with 100% Foretriangle: 255ft  2

ENGINE & CONTROLS

Recommended: 4-10 HP Outboard

Primary Lewmar #15, Self Tailing

Optional Cabin Top: #7

Battery Qty – 1 Group 27 150 Amp-Hrs

TANKS & CAPACITIES

Fuel: Portable 6 gal

Holding / Black Water: Portable Head

All specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Actual equipment also subject to change without notice.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Construction.

• Hull of Hand-laid Fiberglass with Hull Liner bonded to the Hull
• One Piece Fiberglass Deck with Molded-In Non-Skid Surfaces and Fiberglass Deck Liner
• Lead Fin Keel with Stainless Steel Attaching Bolts
• Five Year Gel Coat Blister Protection * ( 2 )
• Five Year Hull Structure Warranty * ( 3 )

SPARS & RIGGING

• Dacron Mainsail with Battens, Reef Point and Class Insignia
• 135% Genoa, with Sheets
• Complete Standing and Running Rigging
• Anodized Aluminum Mast and Boom
• Main & Jib Halyards Led Aft to Cockpit
• Internal Halyards

SAIL HANDLING & EQUIPMENT

• Cockpit Mounted Traveler with Controls
• Boom Vang, Adjustable
• Winch Handle
• Genoa Tracks and Blocks on Adjustable Cars
• ( 2 ) Primary Winches
• Jiffy Reefing on Boom
• Pre-stretched Dacron Sheets & Running Rigging
• Halyard Pockets on Bulkheads in Cockpit
• Low Stretch Halyards

DECK HARDWARE

• Comfortable Cockpit with Contoured Coamings
• Cockpit Seat Locker
• Fuel Storage Locker
• Vinyl Coated Lifelines
• Mooring Cleats, Fore and Aft
• Waterline Stripe, Midwatch Blue
• Midwatch Blue and Silver Sheer Stripes
• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit
• Stainless Steel Stern Pulpit
• Stanchions, Stern Rails, and lifelines with Pelican Hooks
• Manual Bilge Pump with Thru Deck Handle
• Opening Forward Hatch
• Self Bailing Cockpit
• Molded In Non-Skid Surfaces
• Fiberglass Composite Fixed Rudder w/ Varnished Wood Tiller
• Adjustable Hiking Stick
• Trailer Bow Eye
• Stainless Steel Mast Step
• Teak Interior Trim
• Storage Lockers under Berths
• Overhead Lighting
• Molded Headliner, Low Glare Texture
• Fiberglass Hull Liner
• White Vinyl Interior Cushions with Blue Piping
• Large Removable Ice Chest
• Zippered Storage Compartments ( 2 ) in Cabin

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• 12 Volt Electrical System with Control Panel
• Battery, 12 Volt
• 12 Volt Lighting Throughout
• Navigation Lights to International Rules
• Cabin Lights
• Steaming and Anchor Light on Mast

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Cockpit Cushions , Vinyl White
• Mast Carrier
• Self Contained Head with Privacy Curtain
• Galley Unit with Basin and Stove
• Stern Boarding Ladder
• Outboard Bracket
• Canvas Package ( 1 ) Mainsail Cover ( 2 ) Winch Covers ( 1 ) Tiller Cover, Captains Navy
• Whisker Pole
• Headsail Furling Gear
• 155% Genoa w/sheets in Lieu of Std. Jib
• 150% Furling Genoa with UV Panels and Sheets In Lieu of Standard Jib
• .75 oz. Radial Head Spinnaker Color
• Tall Rig Mast with Sails, Main and 135% Jib, In Lieu of Standard Rig and Sails
• 155% Genoa W/Sheets ( Tall Rig ) in Lieu of Standard Jib
• 150% Furling Genoa w/UV Panels ( Tall Rig ) in Lieu of Standard Jib
• .75 oz. Radial Head Spinnaker ( Tall Rig )
• Galvanized Trailer for Fin Keel w/brakes, Tongue Jack
• Galvanized Trailer for Wing Keel w/brakes, Tongue Jack
• Performance Package: Symmetrical Spinnaker Gear Including Pole, Sheets, Foreguy and Halyard Lead Aft to Cockpit Main and Jib Halyard Winches on Cabin Top, with Clam Cleats, Backstay with Adjuster Purchase

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For those to whom price is all-important,--the catalina 22 is appealing but it's lacking in performance..

In its 10th anniversary issue in 1980, Sail magazine named the Catalina 22 the boat that had represented the breakthrough in trailer/cruisers in those 10 years. There is no denying the popularity of the Catalina 22: more than 10,000 of the model we review here have been built, and that doesn’t include the Sport models now being sold. For many buyers, the Catalina 22 is their first “big” boat and an introduction to the Catalina line. Many remain with Catalina and buy up within that line.

Catalina is the largest sailboat in the US in dollar volume, and the firm is one of the lasting success stories in the industry. It foregoes national advertising in favor of local dealer-sponsored ads, and has remained a privately owned company while the trend has been toward conglomerate-owned boatbuilding.

Like all manufacturing boatbuilders today Catalina builds boats to a price, making the most of volume buying of materials and hardware, long-lived models, a high degree of standardization, and all the cost savings of high volume production. The Catalina 22 was the first boat built by Catalina.

The Catalina 22 that we are reviewing here was in production from 1969 until 1995, when the Catalina 22 MkII was introduced. During this more than quarter-century of production, several incremental changes were made, with several significant upgrades in 1986, when a wing keel version was introduced.

The boat has been replaced by the Catalina 22 Sport. Introduced in 2004, the Catalina 22 Sport is still in production and it closely adheres to the original boat’s dimensions, and weight.  Although the post-’95 boats have resolved many of the problems we find here in the original, they did so at the expense of a feature that racers admired—a lighter weight hull. So, although it might not have all the improvements of later models, the one we look at here will hold a certain appeal to sailors in areas that are home to active C22’s fleets, as well as to sailors looking to start sailing for under $5K, and aren’t afraid to put a little sweat equity into the boat.

Just as it was when the boat was first introduced, the Catalina 22 is a common landing spot for those who are just beginning to dream of an escape. It is to Catalina’s credit that the 22 continues to sell and continues to be many sailors’ first boat. And perhaps one of the biggest selling points of all, is the broad and consistent support in the form of other owners. There really isn’t anything that can’t be fixed on these boats, and dialed in, they can be fun to sail. One need only drop in on the website for Chip Ford to get an idea of what’s possible with this boat.

Construction

It’s hard to argue with the construction of a boat after 10,000 have been built, but we do. In these early boats the hull-to-deck joint— a plywood reinforced hull flange is joined to the deck with a rigid polyester “slurry” and self-tapping fasteners. This not our idea of ideal construction. The same type of joint is used on larger boats, although we are less concerned because obviously the structure is for a much smaller boat. Larger boats like the Catalina 30 also used this method, and the C30 has enough loyal followers to earn it a spot among our recommended 30-footers from the 1970s.

Catalina 22 has remained essentially unchanged from the day it was introduced in 1969. Only the pivot for the swing keel version was changed about boat #250 and then, according to a Catalina statement, it was done for production purposes. Later a pop-top option was added and now 90% of the boats sold have this feature.

Catalina takes credit for pioneering the one-piece hull liner that has become standard in most high volume small boats. However, it should be noted that the liner is basically a cosmetic component, not a structural member, and the hull must get its strength from the hull laminate and bulkhead reinforcement.

The swing keel, also chosen by 90% of the buyers, is cast iron and, when retracted, remains substantially exposed (accounting for more than half of the 2′ draft of the shoal draft model). It is a rough 550 lb. iron casting of indifferent hydrodynamic efficiency, but you can order templates for fairing quite easily.

The swing keel is hoisted with a simple reel winch located under a vestigial bridgedeck with its handle passing through a plywood facing. We’d guess that Catalina owners soon become conditioned to its presence, though it can trip those stepping up or down through the companionway.

The drop keel of the Catalina evoked a number of observations from owners in the PS boat owners’ questionnaire. Several note that the keel hangar mounting bolts loosen or seize.  Another reports he had to replace his wire pennant twice. Replacing the pennant requires hoisting the boat high enough to have access to the top of the keel.

As with all Catalina-built boats, decor is a major selling point. The line, including the 22, is attractively appointed. They create a highly favorable impression which has to encourage sales, especially for first time boat buyers.

In fact, the Catalina 22 outside and inside is one of the most visually appealing small boats we have seen. It has enough trim and finish to look pretty. Similarly, her hull and rig, although dated, are well proportioned. It is about her performance and livability that we have the most serious qualms.

Performance

By any objective standard the Catalina 22 is hardly a sprightly performing small boat. There have been too many compromises to performance: trailerability, shoal draft, cockpit space, low cost, and interior accommodations, as well as giving her a placid disposition for novice sailors. The boat needs a genoa jib, a smoother, and more efficient swing or fin keel shape and some hardware of even the most modest go-fast variety. Even then the prognosis is that she will remain a rather tubby boat in an age when much of the fun of boats is in their responsiveness, if not speed.

With almost all the Catalinas having been built with the swing keel, the appeal has been her shallow draft for trailering. Yet even with 2′ of draft with the keel hoisted, the boat has too much draft for beaching. Given the tradeoff in performance, the difficulty of maintenance, and loss of stability, one hopes that indeed buyers of the swing keel 22 have made good use of it for trailering.

The deck of the Catalina 22 is a decidedly unhandy working platform. The sidedecks are narrow and obstructed by jib sheets and blocks. The three shrouds per side effectively block access to the foredeck, and complicate headsail trim and passage of the jib across in tacking. In fact, so difficult is it to go forward on the 22 we recommend getting rid of the lifelines. They are already too low to offer anything but token protection and they anchor near the base of the bow pulpit where they give no protection. Instead, handrails should be installed on the cabin top.

Ironically for a boat as popular as the Catalina, the boat incorporates the most incredible amount of wasted space we have ever seen in a sailboat large or small. In a size where stowage is at such a premium, there is a cavernous unusable space. The entire area under the cockpit and most of the area under the port cockpit seat (except where the gas tank sits) is all but inaccessible. The loss of this space limits stowage to scuttles under the berth bases.

The convertible dinette which seats only two with elbow room is a vestige of the 22’s design era and the vee berths forward form that combination of bathroom and bedroom that is common on a daysailer of these dimensions. The alternatives, here, have their shortcomings.

The easy solution is to relocate the head to the cockpit when you finally decided to retire for the night.  Otherwise, the settee on the starboard side, and even that berth is shared with the optional galley facility that in use takes up about half the berth area. The Catalina 22s now have a pop-top as standard; most of the cabin top lifts 10″ on four pipe supports. Most owners we have heard from seem to like the system, particularly those in warmer areas. Headroom at anchor is pleasant but we’d rather see room for stowage, sleeping, etc. as well.

One safety point in these older models that is worth raising is the stowage setup for the portable gas tank for a transom-mounted outboard auxiliary. The tank sits on a molded shelf (part of the hull liner) in a seat locker at the after end of the cockpit. This puts a portable gasoline tank inside the cabin.The locker is vented but it is not isolated. This arrangement can allow fuel can to make its way unimpeded to the inaccessible low point right under the cockpit. This design flaw has been corrected in later versions and if you have a boat with this arrangement, we recommend securing all portable tanks above deck until it is fixed.

One of the Catalina’s better features is her cockpit. It is long (7′) and comfortable, a place where the crew can sit with support for their backs, a place to brace their feet, and with room to avoid the tiller. It is unobstructed by the mainsheet that trims to a rod traveler on the stern.

Conclusions

Many boat buyers shop for a boat of this type with price foremost in mind. They probably will get no farther than their local Catalina dealer, where they can get a boat that is the same size and similarly equipped as boats costing far more. It’s apt to be a boat identical to many of those sailing on the same waters. Better still, they are more than likely to have sailing friends who not only have (or had) a Catalina but belong to one of the most widespread and active owners’ class associations in the sport. The whole package has a powerful appeal, especially to a newcomer seeking moral support.

For performance, accommodations and even construction they might do better at a higher price, but with Catalina’s proven staying power through decades of change, they understandably turn to the 22.

At a weight of about 2,500 lbs. loaded for the road plus a trailer, the Catalina 22 can be hauled by most cars. If anything but a jaunt to the boat ramp is envisioned, however, it’s big enough to recommend SUV with a trailer package.

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11 comments.

Still a useful review! FWIW, I was shopping for a Catalina 22 Sport at the Annapolis Boat Show last fall and Catalina was saying that they were close to $50,000 with common options and the wait time for a new one was 6 months. I realize that this is a small boat in the range of what is on the market at that boat show, but my goodness, were those sales people blasé about selling a boat to me. Ended up with a 5 yo boat for about half that much money. Unfortunately, she is still on the hard until spring in the Chesapeake!

Nice review of the Catalina 22. Out first boat was a Capri 22, which I was told was the “hot” version of the Catalina 22. It has a deep draft keel (6-7’?) and out-pointed every other boat on the lake. We slept aboard once….no fun!

This is a totally misleading article, focused entirely on exaggerated flaws. This article should really be written by someone who has actually owned a C22, and spent more than a cursory time sailing one. IMO, they’re great boats, and a ton of fun can be had with one – but only if the self-gratifying snobbism is left at the dock. The boat is squarely in the sweet spot of carrying costs and sailing fun.

These are great boats for beginners and sailors that want an uncomplicated boat to day sail and overnight on. I have taught ASA beginner classes on the C22. Also one of the popularities of this boat that was not touched on in this article is it’s one design racing class. Large fleets continue to turn out for weekend and national regattas.

No mention is made of stepping the mast. At 77 years of age and somewhat physically fit can I handle it?

Thanks, Bill Tucker

If the C22 is without a roller furler on the jib – stepping the mast is pretty light work. Check YouTube for videos on mast stepping a C22 – there are many good tricks and techniques to be learned. It can be stepped very easily by 2 people, or even just 1 person with a small bit of experience. On boats with a roller furler, stepping the mast is still not hard, but the roller furler acts like a 100 lb wet noodle, so it adds a bit of planning. I have a roller furler – but still, with the proper tricks, it can be done alone. Don’t be discouraged by this article – and I should add, almost all of the criticisms made only apply to the very early models, and the C22 additionally underwent a substantial redesign in 1986. Personally, between the 2, I favor the post 1986 boats, known as the “New design.”

IMO, it’s the best bang for the buck in sailing. It’s no small pleasure to know that as you enjoy the same wind, water and sun as the larger boats, you’re spending thousands less a season than literally everyone else. I could afford a larger boat, but for me – the smaller the boat, the bigger the experience one gets out of it. I’m in it for the love of being on the water. If you’re interested – check out the C22. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/catalina-22.59/

i have a 2005 Sport I’ve owned since new. I’m old and gray, but yes, it’s doable to raise and lower the mast (I have hank on sails). I had a fella build me an folding A-frame that helps. I use the vang and jib halyard, attached at the top of the A-frame, to “lever” the mast up and down under control. I can also use the A-frame with my trailer winch and the halyard.

I love my Sport. Racing is getting behind me, so I’ve “comforted” it up a bit. I have a bimini (installed backwards so it folds forward out of the way for docking and getting underway). I added a “downhaul” retriever line up by the headstay. I attach the line to my genoa/jib so when it’s time to douse, I just “haul the sail down”. That holds it to deck, with the sheets pulled back safely, so that I don’t have to go forward. Winches were moved to the cabin top (helps with halyards, led aft), with ratchet turning blocks at the old winch locations. I can usually hand trim using the ratchet action. Only heavier winds require the winches. Backstay is partial spectra line for adjustment, and the traveler has controls in the cockpit.

I can single hand it all day.

I think the review was pretty harsh. These boats hold up well and sail to their rating. And the OD Class is awesome.

With a chain and a pulley using the main halyard, yes.

Fun to read this review. My parents got one in the mid-’70s and I “inherited” her. My wife and I spent our honeymoon cruise on her, later we packed our 3 kids and a dog in there for a 5-day cruise, and then I fixed her up again for a 25th anniversary honeymoon-reprise cruise. Not a fast boat, but to learn to sail and cruise? Perfect. And growing up cruising in such tight accommodations made the trimaran I have now gravitated towards (a reaction to sailing slowly?) quite tolerable. A perfect starter-boat. Mast-raising is easy if done carefully and slowly with appropriate gin-pole and some “baby-stay” guy wires: the trick is to get the baby-stays to rotate around the same point as the mast-base so they are tight all the way up. Or to have some help keeping the mast straight during raising.

The review does focus on many negatives, but missed the wicked weather-helm under some conditions. It took me years to realize I could simply move the center-of-effort aft by raising the swing-keel some, which helped immensely, despite seeming counter-intuitive (raise the keel to help upwind performance in high-wind conditions? Huh?). Don’t be scared off, but do inspect, for eg, the plywood cores for saturation and rot on older boats, and for signs of separation of the deck from the hull at the bow: I installed a turnbuckle from foredeck to the bow-ring to take the forestay tension when I fixed ours up. Cheers all.

That’s a great tip about the swing keel – makes perfect sense. A minor adjustment can make a difference in that regard.

Way back in about 1978 or so I made a new friend, Tony, that had purchased a Catalina 22 and was docked a few slips away from my dock, at the time, on lake Ontario at Wilson Boatyard in Wilson, NY, I was living on my new Challenger Ketch. Early one nite I noticed Tony on his Catalina 22. Tony was about 60 years old and knew almost nothing about sailing. We talked and he asked me to teach him how to sail his new 22″. We practiced sailing almost every nite with the evening offshore wind. He eventually got up enough confidence and courage to sail across Lake Ontario to Toronto Harbor on the North shore of the Lake where he and his 3 lady guest stayed on the boat and in a motel for a few days. Tony loved his Cataliona 22′.

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• Plush seating allows for lounging and cruising
• Spacious V-Berth for comfortable nights and naps
• Legendary Sea Sport hull construction eliminates maintenance concerns
• Economic and robust

Engineering

• Deep-V Hull providing comfort and confidence
• Ergonomically friendly inside and out
• Racks and storage with everyone in mind
• Fantastic use of interior space for the size
• Outfitted or pre-rigged with any engine make or model
• Best performance with single 250
• Propped correctly from the factory
• Bracket prepped for kicker if desired

Specifications

General specifications.

• LOA 22’0″
• Beam 8’6″
• Cabin Headroom 6’4″
• Cabin Size (L x W) 5’10” x 6’10”
• Cockpit Size (L x W) 6’8″ x 7′
• Draft (motors up) 22″
• Draft (motors down) 39″
• Approximate Dry Weight (w/ bracket, no engine)  4200 lbs
• Holding Tank Capacity 8 US gal.
• Water Capacity 25 US gal.
• Fuel Capacity 129 US gal.
• Sleeping Capacity 4
• Deadrise 22°

Hull, deck and cockpit

• Ten (10) year Warranty
• Diamond Sea Glaze aluminum windshield w/tempered safety glass
• Custom non-skid roof, deck, cockpit surface and gunwale boards
• Self-draining cockpit with scupper drains
• 316L stainless steel bow rail
• Aluminum rub guard with rubber insert
• Unitized construction
• Anchor locker with bow roller and cleat
• Bomar foredeck hatch with screen
• Sliding forward side windows with screens
• Six (6) 316L stainless steel 8″ mooring cleats
• Courtesy cockpit lights
• Built-in fish cleaner
• Large cockpit storage compartment
• Bentley helm seat with armrests
• Hardtop 316L SS hand rails
• Deck dogleg 316L SS hand rails
• Cockpit shelves
• Hydraulic Steering
• Tailgate Blue Gunnel Stripe

Performance

Comfort and interior.

• Complete marine floor carpeting
• Removable vinyl headliner for easy access to the hardtop
• Large V-berth w/ storage beneath and privacy curtain
• Full fabric cushions
• (2) adj. 12-volt reading lights w/ switch in v-berth
• Full Dinette and Galley
• Formica table with adjustable aluminum pedestal; dinette seating area w/storage underneath
• Dinette converts to sleeper
• Ambient air defroster
• Deep sink with pressurized cold water

Galley and Head

• Complete Formica galley top with storage underneath
• Deep sink w/pressurized cold water faucet
• Galley storage cabinets
• Porta-potti

Instrumentation and Safety Equipment

• Sea Sport custom master circuit breaker switch panel for 12V &110V
• (2) batteries, (1) for the house and (1) for the start
• Teleflex hydraulic steering cylinder
• Deluxe Richie Compass
• Fresh water tank – 25 Gallons
• Fuel tank – 120 gallons
• Forward facing horn
• Automatic/Manual Bilge Pumps
• Bennett trim tabs
• Certification/Standard Compliance: ABYC, USCG, CE

Color Selection

• Colored Gunnel Stripe and Boot stripe color options — Blue, Cabernet, Forest Green, Black
• Custom colors optional
• Fabric packages to match gel-coat colors

Specifications as well as standard and optional equipment are subject to change without notice. All measurements approximate. For more information and pricing, please contact your local  Sea Sport dealer .

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Source 22 is your passport to unparalleled nautical adventures. With a sporty console, race pilot seats, a versatile utility deck, and inviting social hangout areas, Source 22 is the epitome of flexibility on the water. It's not just about style; it's about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As one of the fastest electric boats on the market, Source 22 delivers a green profile without compromising on power, comfort, quality, or fun. Designed with precision and performance in mind, this boat is the perfect companion for those seeking high-speed excitement.

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Designed with performance in mind, here’s the perfect companion for those seeking high-speed excitement and the freedom to explore the ocean’s boundless possibilities

Hull width: 2.3m | Hull length: 6.76m Weight: 800kg

Source is 22 feet & Fits 8 people. Available with electric and petrol engine

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THE ULTIMATE SPORTS CONSOLE BOAT

The RAND Source 22 is the epitome of a versatile powerboat designed for all nautical enthusiasts. Equipped with a sporty console, race pilot seats, utility deck, and social hangout areas, the Source 22 offers endless possibilities on the water. It's one of the fastest electric boats on the market, ensuring sustainable power, comfort, quality, and pure fun.

UTILITY DECK WITH FORWARD EXIT

 The bow on Source 22 features a utility deck, providing ample space for equipment, making it perfect for water sports, diving, and even carrying items like bicycles or climbing gear. This area is ideal for fishing and can transform into a comfortable 170x160cm sunbed for relaxation.

GAME-CHANGING DESIGN

The Source 22 introduces a revolutionary design language tailored to sports console boats. Inspired by the dynamic curves and surfaces seen in high-end luxury sports cars, its exterior is a sophisticated interplay of shadows and taut surfaces. The addition of the "infinite loop" design element elevates its style, functionality, and raw performance.

RACING PERFORMANCE

This boat is built for speed and adventure, featuring comfortable racing pilot seats that keep you secure during high-speed sailing. If you prefer a standing position while sailing, the addition of the bolster to the pilot seats ensures your comfort and stability. ‍ The Source 22's hull design is all about speed and efficiency, reminiscent of race boats. Its 22-foot size strikes the perfect balance for high-speed sailing. The hull is optimized for a comfortable and efficient speed of 28 knots, offering a 30% reduction in fuel and electricity consumption, depending on your chosen engine.

SOCIAL HANGOUT AREA

We prioritize social experiences, and the Source 22 exemplifies this commitment. The pilot backrest can flip forward to create a dining area for five people, the adjustable cockpit table transforms into a spacious sun lounge, and the utility deck becomes another massive sunbed, ensuring a variety of seating options for social gatherings.

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SMART DESIGN

INTELLIGENT BOATING INTEGRATION

The Source 22 features RAND's intelligent boating system, designed to simplify your sailing experience. It offers real-time remote access, live updates, GPS fencing for theft protection, intelligent user modes that automate boat setups, and more.

MASSIVE STORAGE ROOM

Equipped with two 1000 L storage rooms, the Source 22 offers ample space for water sports equipment and other necessities. An optional transportable cooler box adds flexibility, allowing you to transport cold beverages from home to the boat and onward to the beach or other destinations.

HIDDEN BIMINI TOP

A unique design feature is the hidden bimini top in the café seating area, providing the flexibility to remove or add it on the go with a simple two-step foldout process.

BUILT-IN SWIM LADDER

Another innovative design feature is the built-in swim ladder and tow mounts integrated into the aft deck. This design facilitates easy access for water sports and getting in and out of the water.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

Source 22 boasts an industry-leading green profile in sustainable production, even with a non-electric engine. It is constructed from organic and recycled materials, ensuring both sustainability and durability without compromising craftsmanship and long-term preservation.

Specifications

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Maximum crew

Fuel Capacity

Electric Engine & Range

Torqeedo deep blue 50 kw Outboard incl. 40 kWh Lithium Battery

Cruising range (8 kt): 44 km Top speed: 20 Knots

E-drive 140 kw inboard incl. 62,5 kWh Lithium Battery

Cruising range (8 kt): 69 km Top speed: 36 Knots

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Mercury F 150 Outboard

TOP Speed: 38 knots

Mercury F 200 Outboard

TOP Speed: 45 knots

Mercury F 250 Outboard

TOP Speed: 50 knots

Mercruiser 4.5L-250 HP Bravo 3 Inboard

TOP Speed: 44 knots

Mercury Diesel 3.0L-230 HP Bravo 3 Inboard

TOP Speed: 40 knots

*All performance figures are calculated and are intended as an indication. These figures cannot be guaranteed, as top speed and duration are affected by the cleanliness of the hull, conditions of the propellers, weight carried, and the condition of the sea. Equipment selections and production processes may lead to variations in the boat’s stated weight.

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In just 22 feet, you’ll find several different zones, including a dining area that can accommodate up to five people, an aft sun lounge, and the option of a bow sun bed or utility deck.

Source 22 offers speed and adventure with comfortable racing seats, and optional bolsters to keep you comfortably in place while sailing in a standing position.

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Eastern 22 Sisu Hardtop

Legendary downeast hull.

The 22 Sisu is legendary among Downeast hulls. Sisu is a Finnish word that means stamina, fortitude, and “guts”. This little beauty is aptly named. Originally drawn by Royal Lowell in the 1970s, her basic design is arguably the most seaworthy ever for a small powerboat. Modern composite materials plus a couple of design tweaks have made her even better. Recessed chines damp spray and add dynamic lift to her round chines as she accelerates, while an outboard bracket bolted to her transom frees up an outrageous amount of space in her cockpit.

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Smooth Efficient Ride Perfect for Angling or Beach Picnics

In continuous production for more than thirty years, the Sisu 22 is a classic overachiever. Choose a traditional framed “bassboat” windshield with Bimini top at the helm or an open-sided hardtop pilothouse. On deck, the only fixtures are helm and companion pedestal seats mounted on storage boxes that double as aft-facing lower seats.  The rest of the cockpit can accommodate a full-transom fishbox with a cushioned seat on top, a couple of folding chairs, or a portable livewell.  The open pilothouse offers shelter from sun and weather, with optional roll-down sides and mounting space for “rocket launcher” rod holders.  The cabin offers 6-foot-9-inch V-berths with a portable toilet (pumpout available) and 5-feet-9-inches of headroom.  Performance is strong with a 115-hp four-stroke outboard.

Recommended Power: Single 115-150 hp Outboard

Key Features

• Classic Downeast Style
• Modern Composite Materials
• Roomy Cockpit
• Open Pilothouse
• 6'9" Cabin V-berths

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• Hand Laid Fiberglass Hull
• Self Bailing Cockpit w/ Scuppers
• One Piece Stringer Grid w/ Foam Floatation
• Hardtop w/ Open Sides
• Forward Facing Opening Windows (2)
• Fixed Side Windows (2)
• SS Bow Rail
• Black Rub Rail
• Composite Trim & Handrails
• Inspection Deck Plates
• 10" Fixed SS Rear Cleats
• 10" Fixed SS Spring Cleats
• 10" Fixed SS Bow Cleats
• SS Bow Chocks
• SS Rod Holders (Pair)
• Anchor Roller & Deck Pipe
• Boot Stripe
• Color Matched Cove Stripe
• Synthetic Marine Foam Flooring
• Standard Hull & Deck Colors (White Or Oyster)
• Lockable Bi-Fold Cabin Door
• Porta Pottie w/ Folding Enclosure
• 19 X 19 Cabin Hatch w/ Screen
• Opening Cabin Ports w/ Screens (2)
• 60 Gallon Fuel Tank
• Water Separating Fuel Filter
• 12v LED Navigation Lights
• 6 Gang Electrical Switch Panel
• Cabin/ V-Berth LED Dome Light (White)
• Classic Analog Fuel Gauge
• Hydraulic Steering
• Electric Bilge Pump & Auto Float
• Single Battery & Switch
• Electric Horn
• Todd Ladderback Pedestal Seats (2)
• Seat Boxes w/ Storage & Cushions
• V-Berth Seating w/ Cushions
• Vinyl Upholstery
• Dark Hull Color Upgrade
• Pastel Hull Color Upgrade
• Anti Fouling Bottom Paint
• Bow Thruster
• Outboard Pod Bracket
• Outboard Full Width Engine Bracket
• Color Matched Full Width Swim Platform
• 3 Step Bracket Mounted Ladder
• Transom Mounted Boarding Ladder
• Anchor Windlass w/ 15' Chain & 200' Rode
• Dual Batteries w/ Switch
• Electric Windshield Wiper (Each)
• Additional 6 Gang Electrical Switch Panel
• LED Spreader Lights
• Roof Mounted LED Spotlight
• Additional 12v/ USB Accessory Plug
• Additional SS Rod Holders (Pair)
• Under Gunwale Rod Racks
• Upgrade to SS Handrails
• Aluminum 5 Rod Rocket Launcher
• Dockside Pumpout
• Raw Water Washdown
• Rear Box Seat w/ Backrest & Cushions
• V-Berth Filler w/ Cushions
• Sunbrella Upholstery Upgrade
• Side Curtains w/ Isinglass
• Aft Curtains w/ Isinglass (2 Piece)
• NMEA 2000 Connectivity
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• Length Over All: 21 FT 11 IN
• Beam: 96 IN
• Boat Weight: 3100 LBS
• Fuel Capacity: 52 GAL
• Transom Size: 25 IN
• Maximum Weight: 3660 Lbs
• Maximum Person: 14
• Maximum HP: 200 HP

Navigate your favorite large river, lake, tidal creek, and bay in the versatile 2024 model year 22 Ultra Elite! With a large front deck, stern jump seats, console passenger seat and adjustable leaning post, the 22 Ultra Elite is a fantastic boat for families, adventurers, and anglers. This multipurpose vessel is great for a host of on-the-water activities. For fishing, the 22 Ultra Elite features a 20-gallon stern live well, a 12/24-volt trolling motor panel with a tilt/trim switch, six flush mounted rod holders at the console, space for eight additional rod holders, and optional upgrades for two deluxe two tone fishing seats! For families who love to get in and out of the water, the 22 Ultra Elite comes with a swim platform with a 3-step telescoping ladder, plenty of lockable storage for all your supplies, a removable 70-quart cooler and passenger grab handles. Find a dealer near you today to get your 22 Ultra Elite adventure boat!

• 100% Composite Construction (No Wood to Rot)
• Molded Fiberglass Deck Liner
• Fiberglass Grid System
• High Density Fiber Core Foam Transom
• Non-Skid Deck and Floor Surface
• Stainless Bow Eye
• (2) Stainless Stern Eyes
• (4) Stainless Pull Up Cleats
• Rigid Rub Rail with Stainless Insert
• Rub Rail Mounted LED Bow Navigation Lights
• Premium Gelcoat
• Wide Gunnel with Non Skid
• Under Gunnel Rod Storage with LED lights
• (8) Rod Holder capacity
• Port & Starboard Coaming Pads
• Bright Kromex Carolina Skiff Logos
• Bright Kromex Model Numbers
• Diamond Pleated Upholstery
• Cockpit Gravity Fed Overboard Drain
• High Speed Pickup
• Flip up Fiberglass Console w/Changing Curtain & Access Door
• Console Cushion
• Stainless Console Grab Rail
• Quick Disconnect Windshield
• Porta Potti
• Fire Extinguisher
• 12 Volt Accessories Plug w/Toggle switches and Breakers
• Hydraulic Steering with Tilt Helm
• Power Grip Stainless Steering Wheel
• Horn with Stainless Cover
• Ultra Leaning Post with Backrest/Footrest
• (4) Rod Holders, (2) Flush Mount Cup Holders
• 70 Qt. Marine Cooler/ Removable
• Cargo Storage Bag
• Anchor Locker with Marine Board Lid & Overboard Drain
• Front Insulated Storage with LED Lights & Overboard Drain
• Bow Seating & Removable Seat Cushions
• (2) Flush Mount Lockable Marine Board Lids
• (1) Diamond Pleated Fishing Seat with 11" pole
• (4) Interior Courtesy Light
• Low Profile Stainless Grab Rail
• Removable Backrest with Safety Pin
• Removable Table
• 12/24 Volt Trolling Motor Panel with Tilt/Trim Switch
• (2) Flush Mount Jump Seats
• (2) Stainless Cup Holder
• Rear Insulated Fish/Storage Box with LED Light
• Rear Battery Storage with Lockable Marine Board
• Approx. 20 Gallon Aerated Bait Well with Lockable Marine Board
• (2) Interior Courtesy Light
• 1100 GPH Bilge Pump
• 800 GPH Aerator Pump
• Fuel/Water Separator
• Stainless Transom Cap
• Large Bilge Area with LED Lighting
• Swim Platform with 3 Step Telescopic Ladder
• Battery Switch

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• Electric Flushable Head with 9 Gallon Hold Tank $1070.00
• Freshwater Washdown System with 9 Gallon Tank and Pull-out Shower Wand $480.00
• Maxi Air Recirculation System $170.00
• Raw Water Washdown System $430.00
• AM/FM BT Radio w/ 4 Spkrs/ USB/ AUX Plugs $730.00
• Hydraulic Jack Plate – 6” Offset by Atlas $2410.00
• Stainless Gunnel Mount Rod Holders $60.00
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• Complete Hull $1140.00

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22′ Cruiser

Thoroughly modern comfort and convenience, incorporating the best of proven materials and ample space for the latest electronics.

The most successful C-Dory model, the 22’ Cruiser, was first introduced in January 1987. It has enjoyed a steady production run. Many refinements based on customer input rather than on fashion trends, have been incorporated over the years. Materials used in the construction of the boat have been constantly upgraded, ensuring that the model keeps pace with the technology available today. A practical boat, the C-Dory 22’ is designed and built to be seaworthy, easily maintained and affordable to operate. Although a full-size cabin cruiser, it is relatively light and well balanced for easy towing and invites the owner to explore distant waters. Average towing weight is about 4390 lbs boat, motor, trailer, & fuel.

Fuel Capacity

• Standard 5-year Warranty on the Hull
• Average towing weight is about 4390 lbs. (boat, motor, trailer, and fuel)
• Comfortably fits up to 4 people

Engineering

• All color accents and top deck non-skid patterns are molded-in
• All deck hardware is stainless steel and top deck is ¾” thick
• Deck hardware includes 5 through bolted SS cleats
• Easily transported via trailer
• Classic C-Dory design allows it to dock or beach virtually anywhere
• Designed and engineered to handle up to a single 115 HP outboard engine
• Designed to cruise comfortably at moderate speed

Specifications

General specifications.

• LOA  22’0″
• Beam  7’8″
• Headroom  6’2″
• Weight  1925 lbs
• Cockpit  4’6″ long x 5’9″ wide
• Fuel Capacity  up to 46 gals
• Power Outboard  up to 115 HP
• Height on Trailer  9’1″
• Draft (with fuel, less gear)  7″
• Material  Balsa core composite & fiberglass

Hull, deck and cockpit

• Average towing weight is about 4390 lbs. (boat, motor, trailer and fuel)
• The cockpit and cabin fit up to 4 people comfortably
• Includes sleeping area and pilot’s station
• Dinette located along port side of cabin converts into 6’2” berth
• Stainless steel sink
• 18 gallon water supply with electronic on demand pump
• Forward section of cabin features a 6’3” “V” berth that is separated from the main cabin by a privacy curtain and includes two reading lights, portable toilet, and Lewmar aluminum frame hatch with tinted lens.
• Cabinetry composed of fiberglass and teak wood trim.
• Windows with aluminum frames that are powder coated to match the color of the boat. Sliding side windows with screens and standard center opening window
• All deck hardware is stainless steel and through bolted. Top deck is 3/4” thick
• Deck hardware includes five through bolted SS cleats
• The top deck’s non-skid is molded in diamond pattern and the cockpit sole is coated in a gelcoat and sand finish that is renewable. Optional two-tone non-skid available

Comfort and interior

• Cabin comfortably fits 4 people
• Cockpit comfortably fits up to 4 people
• Gelcoated and stippled interior for simple wash down
• Cushions in the v-berth
• Ergonomically designed seats

Performance

• Two 23 gallon fuel tanks located under motor well (approximate range of 250 miles)
• Boat will plane comfortably at a low speed of 9-10 MPH

Additional Information

Many owners compare their C-Dory to a trusted old Volkswagen or Jeep because of its go-anywhere qualities and simple maintenance. Yet these boats are thoroughly modern, incorporating the best of proven materials and ample space for the latest electronics.

By definition a dory is a flat bottom boat, with high flaring sides. The C-Dory is a modern refinement of this classic design type. The planing hull is nearly flat at the stern and gradually becomes a “V” at the bow. Deep reverse chines channel the flow of water, holding it under the boat, increasing lift and decreasing wake and spray. Heavy plank lines along the sides contribute to the C-Dory’s classic, salty appearance. They also stiffen the hull and serve as spray knockers, making the boat pleasantly dry running. The brow of the cabin roof reduces glare in the windows and adds to the boat’s distinctive lines.

Maneuverability at speed is balanced and predictable, even in heavy seas. The boat holds her course with little effort. The hull’s flatness toward the stern greatly reduces the rolling motions, making cruising in rough water much more pleasant. Fishermen will love the way the boat tracks at trolling speeds, allowing the focus to remain on the fishing. And with only 7” of draft and a thick bottom she can easily be beached for beach combing adventures.

The 22’ Cruiser provides a spacious 4’6” aft cockpit, with plenty of elbowroom for two or three fishing buddies. The high sides assure safety even in rough water and provide a feeling of security for the entire family.The cabin with over 6’2” of headroom provides cozy shelter. It features a comfortable dinette, galley, sleeping area & pilot’s station with excellent all-around visibility.

The dinette is located along the port side of the cabin, it has ample storage under its seats, and it makes into a 6’2” berth. The pilots station and galley are located along the starboard side. The galley consists of a stainless steel sink and an 18 gallon water supply with electric pump. The forward section of the cabin features a 6’3” “V” berth, reading light, a large deck hatch, and a portable toilet. It is separated from the main cabin by a privacy curtain.

The interior trim is neat and utilitarian, with emphasis on easy maintenance and durability. The cabinetry is composed of fiberglass with Teak wood trim. Cushions are made of high quality foam covered with durable ‘Sunbrella’ boat canvas. The colors coordinate with the exterior trim. All of the cushions can be removed so the interior can be cleaned.

Instrumentation and Safety Equipment

• Fuel Capacity 46 Gallons
• Automatic/Manual Bilge Pumps

Color Selection

• Colored Gunnel Stripe and Boot stripe color options — Blue, Cabernet, Forest Green, Black
• Custom colors optional
• Fabric packages to match gel-coat colors

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• Length Over All: 27 'ft 3 "in
• Beam: 116 "in
• Gunnel Height: "in

• Length Over All: 30 'ft 3 "in
• Gunnel Height: 6183 "in

• Length Over All: 35 'ft 8 "in
• Beam: 128 "in

• Length Over All: 17 'ft 1 "in
• Beam: 94 "in
• Gunnel Height: 20 "in

• Length Over All: 19 'ft 8 "in
• Beam: 96 "in

• Length Over All: 21 'ft 8 "in

• Length Over All: 20 'ft 0 "in
• Beam: 101 "in

• Length Over All: 21 'ft 5 "in

• Length Over All: 23 'ft 9 "in

• Length Over All: 20 'ft 7 "in
• Beam: 103 "in
• Gunnel Height: 21 "in

• Length Over All: 22 'ft 9 "in

• Length Over All: 25 'ft 11 "in

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HFC Center Console

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• Length Over All: 21 FT 5 IN
• Beam: 101 IN
• Gunnel Height: IN
• Boat Weight: 2700 LBS
• Fuel Capacity: 76 GAL
• Transom Size: 25 IN
• Draft (approx): IN
• Maximum Weight: 2951 Lbs
• Maximum Person: 10
• Maximum HP: 250 HP

Explore the new 2024 model year 22 HFC – an affordable, versatile and durable center console designed for family, fishing and fun! The innovative 22 HFC comes standard with angler-friendly features, like stainless steel fold-down cleats and flush-mounted rod holders, under-gunnel rod storage with LED lighting, and a 25-gallon stern baitwell. For families who need plenty of space for adventure, the 22 HFC features a roomy, comfortable bow seating area, a console front passenger seat and a stern bench seat. A popular upgrade option for the 22 HFC is the unique flip-up console with a step-down changing station. Contact your nearest Sea Chaser dealer today to see the 2024 model year 22 HFC.

• 100 % Fiberglass/Composite Construction (No Wood to Rot)
• Molded Fiberglass Deck Liner
• High Density Fiber Core Foam Transom
• Fiberglass Grid System
• Rigid Rub Rail with Stainless Insert
• Premium Gelcoat
• Port & Starboard Coaming Pads
• Blue/White Courtesy LED Lighting Package
• Diamond Pleated Upholstery
• Stainless Hinges and Gas Shocks on Marine Board Lid
• Stainless Bow Eye
• (2) Stainless Stern Eyes
• (4) Stainless Folding Cleats
• Rub Rail Mounted LED Bow Navigation Lights
• Plug in LED Stern Light
• Under Gunnel Rod Storage w/LED Lights (6 Rods Capacity)
• (6) Flush Mount Stainless Rod Holders
• Bright Kromex Sea Chaser Logos
• Bright Kromex Model Numbers
• Cockpit Gravity Fed Overboard Drain
• High Speed Pickup
• Binnacle Control Shifter
• Teleflex Shifter Control Cable
• Stainless Power Grip Steering Wheel / Tilt Helm
• Sea Star Hydraulic Steering
• Wiring Harness
• Digital Gauge, Switch Panel with 12V power
• AM/FM BT Radio w/ 4 spkrs/USB/AUX Plugs
• Bi-Fold Side Entry Door
• Footrest / Glove Box/ Utility Pocket
• Porta Potti
• Stainless Grab Rail
• (2) Stainless LED Cup Holders
• Quick Disconnect Windshield
• Marine Horn with Stainless Cover
• Ultra Leaning Post with Backrest/ 4 rod holders/ 2 cup holders
• 70 Quart Removable Marine Cooler
• Cargo Storage Bag
• Front Passenger Seat with Baitwell
• Fire Extinguisher
• (2) Passenger Grab Handles
• (2) HFC Series Decals
• Anchor Locker
• Stainless Anchor Chock w/roller
• Lifting Eye
• Stainless Low-Profile Bow Rail
• U-Shaped Bow Seating
• (4) Stainless LED Light Cup Holders
• Removable Bow Cushions
• (2) Removable Bow Backrest with Safety Pin
• 208 Quart/ 52 Gallon Insulated Storage Compartment
• 128 Quart/ 32 Gallon Insulated Fish Box
• Insulated Storage Compartment
• 1100 GPH Bilge Pump
• 800 GPH Aerator Pump
• Fuel/Water Separator
• Approx. 25 Gallon Rear Bait Well with LED Light & Max Air
• Rear Bench Seating/ Molded in Cooler/Storage/Removable Backrest
• Easy Lift Battery and Bilge Access
• Rear Storage with LED Light
• (2) Stainless LED Light Cup Holders
• Splash Well Bilge Access with LED Light
• Stainless Telescopic Boarding Ladder
• Blue LED Underwater Lights
• Raw Water Washdown System
• Battery Switch

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HULL COLOR OPTIONS

FULL SIDE OR COMPLETE HULL ON THE FOLLOWING COLORS:

NOTE: The (NAP) Price does not include Dealer freight, Dealer prep, trailer, aftermarket accessories, options, registration fees, taxes and any other required fees in your purchasing state. Please see your local dealer for a full breakdown of pricing and availability. Price, materials, colors, options and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Freshwater Washdown System with 9 Gallon Tank and Pull-out Shower Wand $480.00
• Electric Trim Tabs w/ Indicator Panel $1090.00
• Flip-up Console with Changing Curtain, and Porta Potti $1070.00
• V700 Windlass Anchor System with Anchor $2360.00
• Removable Bow Table $310.00
• SeaStar Power Assist (recommended on 250HP +) $3040.00
• Stainless Gunnel Mount Rod Holders $60.00
• Bimini Top 80 (4 Bow) $570.00
• T-Top w/ Canvas Top $5110.00
• T-Top w/ Fiberglass Hard shell(Matching Hull Color Underside). T-Top includes LED lights, Storage bag and E-box $5980.00
• T-Top w/Molded Hard Top (Matching Hull Color Underside)Molded Hard Top with LED Lights, LED Spreader Lights, 4 Speakers and E-box $7050.00

Top Color Option

• Red (Bimini or Canvas Only)

HULL STRIPE COLOR OPTION

• Sport Stripe $630.00
• Full Side $930.00
• Complete Hull $1250.00
• Hull Bottom $630.00

Powder Coating- T-Top / Leaning Post

• French Vanilla

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