Bringing a Catalina 22 Back to Life – Expert Cleaning & Essential Fixes

Ep. 3 ~ We’ve officially started restoring our 1981 Catalina 22 sailboat, and in this episode, we take on deep cleaning, interior removal, and essential repairs to bring this vintage sailboat back to life! If you’re interested in sailboat restoration, Catalina 22 upgrades, or boat maintenance tips, this video is packed with valuable insights. Over the years, this classic Catalina 22 has accumulated decades of grime, wear, and outdated gear. We go step-by-step through cleaning a sailboat’s interior, removing old hardware, and prepping for upgrades. If you’re restoring an old sailboat or planning a sailboat refit, these tips will help you get started! We’ll also highlight must-have tools and cleaning products for sailboat restoration, plus some helpful resources for Catalina 22 owners. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a weekend cruiser, or dreaming of traveling the world by sailboat, our journey will inspire you to tackle your own projects! 🌊 Subscribe to follow our full restoration and sailboat adventures as we prepare for Mediterranean cruising and life on the water! #Catalina22 #SailboatRestoration #BoatCleaning #SailingLife #LiveaboardSailing #SailboatUpgrades 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Taking the sailboat apart to inspect and clean 01:55 - Things we found in the boat 03:52 - Bleaching the boat clean 05:27 - Damage found to sailboat 08:57 - Taking sailboat to storage yard 09:57 - Sanding and oiling all the teak wood 11:56 - Catalina 22 National Sailing Association This video series documents the process involved with buying a sailboat, repairing it and learning to sail. We hope you find the information helpful. 🙌 COME SAY HI :) ▶︎ INSTAGRAM:   / sv_ourper_diem   ▶︎ TWITTER:   / diem_sv   ▶︎ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ▶︎ YOUTUBE:    / @sailingokaliptus   If you enjoy our videos, please COMMENT, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE ! Facebook Groups: All things sailing Catalina 22 Sailboat Owners WTF is this thing on my boat LINKS: Our Instagram:   / sv_ourper_diem   Our Twitter:   / diem_sv   catalina22.org : https://catalina22.org/?fbclid=IwAR2u... catalinadirect.com : https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.... #CATALINA #CATALINA22 #SAILING #SAILBOATS #SAILBOATREPAIR #LEARNTOSAIL #CLEANINGBOATS