Going to look at a bommeroo 22 aka catalina capri 22 pre 1985

[matt195583]

Gday all , im off to look at a boomeroo 22 on sunday , the owner is unsure of the exact date of manufacture . it is advertised for $11 000 . I was planning on waiting till next year to purchase a new boat but this website does nothing but inspire me to get out there  :D  . any advice on what too look for would be greatly appreciated as i have basicly 0 experience with fiberglass ...........  here is the link to the boat

  http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Marine/Sail-Non-Power/Sailing-Boats-Yachts/AdNumber=TP000764028?BackToResult=true .

I can hardly wait its like christmass as a child all over again .  ;D

[AdriftAtSea]

Matt-

You might want to read this post of mine.  :)

[matt195583]

thankyou AdriftAtSea

[AdriftAtSea]

glad to help.... :) good luck... hope she turns out to be a keeper.

[Cmdr Pete]

Hi Matt

I'm not familiar with the boat, but I think you mentioned in another post that you would be launching the boat from a trailer each time.

I would take a good look at the mast raising system on any boat you consider. Some boats come equipped with a gin pole, tackle, mast crutch etc. to make the process easier.

If its a pain to step/unstep and transport the mast, or you need help to do it, you probably wont sail as much 

[AdriftAtSea]

Probably also wise to check the trailer out thoroughly, since it will play a fairly big part if you're trailer sailing her. :)  I like the A-frame based mast raising systems better than the single gin-pole ones, since I think they're a bit safer. 

[matt195583]

Thanks for the replies fella's , Ive had a little experiencs setting up the mast on my 12ft cat and it was a royal pain in the rear too do alone , on the plus side I am in the buisness of steel fabrication and have seen some sweet setups for mast raising that would be easy to duplicate . good point on the trailer and the mast .

[matt195583]

 ;D well im off to buy a 1978 boomaroo (catalina) 22 . ;D cant wait to get on te water

[AdriftAtSea]

Good for you... congratulations.... post photos when you can.:)

[nowell]

Congrats! I still have fond memories of the cat 22 I saild  ;D

[matt195583]

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Marine/Sail-Non-Power/Sailing-Boats-Yachts/AdNumber=TP000764028?BackToResult=true

apparently the picture gallery is offline or some such , and i beleive pics need to be posted there first . there is a link to my new to i paid 9 thousand for it , times like these i wish i wa in the states  they seem so much cheaper over there .

[nowell]

The price is really good considering all its listed as having! (ie the solar, eletronics, etc etc).

Very nice!!

[AdriftAtSea]

Congrats... what are you going to name her??

[matt195583]

not to sure what to name her ....... maybe boris  ;)

[AdriftAtSea]

Boris is a horrible name for a boat... :) Any photos of her yet??? We won't believe you've actually gotten her without photographic evidence. :) ;)

[Oldrig]

Boris is a horrible name for a boat

Почему тибя не нравится имя "Борис"?

[Tim]

Boris is a horrible name for a boat

Почему тибя не нравится имя "Борис"?

Слишком сложные?

[s/v Faith]

Boris is a horrible name for a boat

Почему тибя не нравится имя "Борис"?

??? Возможно старая влюбленность  ;)

[Tim]

Boris is a horrible name for a boat

Почему тибя не нравится имя "Борис"?

??? Возможно старая влюбленность  ;)

Ах, что оно должно быть!  ;)

[AdriftAtSea]

LOL... I guess the Russians have invaded... :)