The launching and rigging of the Catalina 22 is best handled by experienced boat yard personnel under direction of your authorized dealer. However, if you are not in a location where he can assist you, the steps to prepare your new boat for sailing are not difficult, and you can do it yourself by reading this manual and the General Handbook and following the recommended procedures. Be sure to read the section on trailering and launching (pages 3 and 9 in this book and pages 6 through 11 in the General Handbook) before towing your boat to the launching site.