Basic Boom Tent Build for Catalina 22 Sailboat - Jim's Little Boat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2022
- Using Sunbrella canvas, Jim makes an 80 square foot boom tent for his small Catalina 22 sailboat. Here are some ideas you can use even though Jim is a little light on sewing skill.
Now that I have finished the boom tent, I would change the dimensions a bit. I would go for a final finished size of 118 inches long and 88 inches wide. I would skip the taper and just make it a rectangular tarp. This project would be easier if the fabricator had the new worker bee motor that Sailrite sells.
Jim's Little Boat is dedicated to helping beginning sailors and providing a video reference for work on their own boats. There are more than 50 videos in the Jim's Little Boat archives of You Tube. While some of the videos are very specific to Catalina 22 sailboats, most are general and apply to all small mono-hull sailboats.
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Thank you, Sir.....a great video
I’m your newest subscriber..... I just turned 65. I gotta say thanks for giving me the inspiration to get back on the water.
Thank you for leaving behind such an informative legacy of you knowledge and experience of this boat. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Did something happen to Jim?
@@webemeierfamilyvideos1152 No, I am okay. Just getting old. My sailing partner had a stroke, and that kind of bummed me. I have taken a full time job, and I must have cataract surgery in late June. In addition I am flogging my book about teaching math to kids who hate school and hate math more. So, I am hoping to be in the water in early July. It will be a short season, but I hope to do a lot with it. Interesting side note. This year I am not spending much money on the boat. Once you put $14,000 into a $4,000 boat, there isn't much you can add to it. Of course, I could probably add roller furling for a very cost effective $3000. :) Might make a good video.
Great job. Thank you for making this video. Tinkering with sailboats is almost as much fun as sailing. The tinkering makes you a better sailor since you are more familiar with your boat. My first video.
Hi Jim. I am also 75 and just bought my first sailboat. It’s the last thing on my bucket list. I purchased a 1983 Watkins 25. I’m 6’1” and liked the headroom height. I’m busy getting her ready for launch here on the upper Chesapeake. I’m learning a lot from your videos. Many thanks for the education. Happy sailing.
I don't know anything about the Chesapeake except for Mitchner's book. I suspect there is much fine sailing to be had. I hope you make a video or two about your adventures.
Never shy from a new project and as you proved, by the time you're done you're an expert!
It looks fine. Enjoy!
What a great video, thanks!
Happy I could be of help.
Jim, A quick note to say thank you for this channel. I bought a 1975 C-22 last year, and I'm learning a lot from you! Hopefully, you'll be back at it this spring.
Nice job Jim! I love your attitude about these projects and figuring it all out, working through mistakes, learning, and having a cool final product. You are inspiring me!
Thanks for sharing
I think it is worth the trouble and expense. All of the cockpit stays dry except the small area aft of the boom, and the cabin stays dry and airy.
Hi Jim. really enjoy your channel. looking forward to more in the US spring.
Thank you. I do have a couple in the pipeline, but my computer crashed, and I must change editing program. And my shipmate had a stroke which kind of dampened my enthusiasm---but I will be back at it soon.
Hi Jim,
Ive just finished watching all your excellent videos. I don't have a Catalina but I have enjoyed watching your videos and obvious enthusiasm for sailing. Ive never sailed before and yes I've broken your rule, I bought a Drascombe Cruiser to learn on.
Looking froward to your next existing adventure or boat work.
ATB Mike
StayCornish😬
Jim, just found your channel, love it. Looking forward to your next post.
Me too--still learning the new editing program. :)
Hey Jim, got my Catalina 22 launched this past weekend, I'm moored at Swantown. I'm still novice so I am learning, your videos have been very helpful to me. Hopefully I see you out there!
Unfortunately, Nathan, I am not going to launch until early July. Lots of reasons. At any rate if you would like me to ride along, I could be available on a weekend.
@@jimslittleboat4388 that would be awesome!
@@jimslittleboat4388 I’ve been working the past few days to get everything squared away, noticing some oddities with the rigging setup from the previous owner. Not exactly sure how he had it, but I know it isn’t a stock setup. Maybe I could pester you to have a look it it before I go underway ? I expect I need to purchase a few things.
I use almost the exact table set up you did. Only difference is my left side table (from saw to behind work bench is a sheet of 4x8 white board panel (lowes) supported with two 2x4 under it. Very slick surface.
Yeah, Jason, that would definitely work better. IF there is a next time, I will do something like that.
Put a zipper or snaps on the aft end and have a second tent that covers the aft rails and attaches to the boom tent and your cockpit will be dry!
Yeah, I was kind of thinking that. :)
It looks great on the boat! Do you know of sailing clubs have a sewing machine to borrow for sail repairs and boom tent construction
Hey , was wondering is it safe or possible to just use the motor on the catlina instead of the sails on a river ? Like would the motor move it enough
Jim, hope all is well! I sail a Ranger 20 out of Portland OR, but am thinking about sailing in the Sound this summer. My plan is to moor this summer in Boston Harbor or Zintell's and drive up on the weekends. Would you recommend one of these or perhaps Budd inlet, in terms of weather, currents, etc? I was thinking to avoid the Budd Inlet marinas so I didn't have the sail the length of it every time I drive up. Appreciate any thoughts you have!
Boston Harbor is okay in the summer--for the most part. It is a bit open to the north, but we seldom get strong winds from the north in the summer. Zittle's is a bit more protected. The nice thing about those two marinas is that they are5 to 7 miles closer to stuff than Olympia. I keep my boat in Olympia and I have to sail or motor five miles to get to Boston Harbor. So every time I go out it is "head north for five miles" then decide where to go. There are many fine marine parks in lower Puget Sound, plus many DNR owned tidelands. Although you will need to buy me a beer to get my consolidated chart that shows all the marinas, parks, and public land on the same piece of paper. :)
@@jimslittleboat4388 Thanks for the advice. Love to buy you one next time I am up.
Great content! Question: What keeps the boom from going up when you tighten the halyard of the Mainsail? Two aluminum plates on the mast keep the luff from coming out of the mast track. Is that all? Thanks
Yeah, Brian, The plates are called mast gates. I get mine from mastgates.com. The aft end of the boom is held up by the topping lift.
Hi Jim, I'm sailboat shopping myself. I'm looking for a pocket cruiser. I like the catalina 22 for ease of mast stepping and trailering. I've also considered a Montgomery 17. Have you any experience with this specific craft? Curious as i've never actually sailed one. Thanks
Michael, I have no experience with a Montgomery 17. But I can say the Catalina 22 is 3 or 4 times bigger than my Tanzer 17--probably has no relevance at all. The C22 is a really roomy day sailer and can be a good over-nighter for two. Liz McAffery has kind of created the ultimate Catalina 22 overnighter. I prefer to sail to a town and sleep in a hotel. :)
Any update on the Weber's Catalina 22?
no new videos? still got it?
I have been very busy working on my book: Take the Pain Out of Pre-Algebra. I think my next video will be a remake of the tour and all the stuff I have added. After that there will be a video about being 76 and switching over to roller furling. So yeah--a bit busy what with raising 3 grandchildren and all.
What would a boom tent for a flying junior fj cost me
Way too much. I am too slow. It will be cheaper to go to a local canvas shop and you will almost certainly get a better job.
Do you still have your Cal 22?
Yes. I have some ideas for videos in the works but life has been busy. My sailing buddy of many years is having some medical issues, and I am flogging my new book about teaching math to kids who hate math. In addition this was the year for some major projects around the house. I almost don't have time to be retired.
@@jimslittleboat4388 Jim, I hope your sailing buddy gets better soon. Going through that is rough. From time to time I do some High School Substituting. From what I hear from students, math is their most difficult subject. Good on you for publishing a book to help teachers with methods on how to help students with math. Good luck with the house projects. Take Care.