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Chrysler 22
Designer: Halsey Herreshoff  ·  Builder: Chrysler Marine  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Chrysler 22

Built from 1975 to 1978, this compact cruiser represents Chrysler Marine's entry into the small boat market during the sailing boom of the mid-1970s. Designed by Halsey Herreshoff, the Chrysler 22 carries the prestigious Herreshoff lineage into the fiberglass era, offering recreational sailors a well-proportioned pocket cruiser with notable versatility. The boat's defining feature is its swing keel configuration, which reduces draft for shallow water exploration while maintaining sailing performance when fully deployed. This design makes it particularly appealing for coastal cruising, lake sailing, and trailer sailors who want access to varied sailing grounds. The masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, while the generous beam offers good initial stability and interior volume for a 22-footer. With a moderate displacement and low comfort ratio, the Chrysler 22 leans toward day sailing and weekend cruising rather than extended passages. The capsize screening value suggests reasonable stability for protected waters, though like most boats in this size range, it's best suited for coastal rather than offshore sailing. Despite its brief production run, the model has developed a following among sailors who appreciate its combination of shoal draft capability and classic Herreshoff proportions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
Beam 7.75 ft / 2.36 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Min Draft 1.92 ft / 0.59 m
Displacement 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Ballast 825.00 lb / 374 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 202.00 ft² / 18.77 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Halsey Herreshoff
Builder Chrysler Marine
First Built 1975
Last Built 1978
Associations Chrysler Sailors
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 267
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.58
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 27.5
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 195.26
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 15.23
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.15
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.84 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.66
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 526.14 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.16
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 27.50 ft / 8.38 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.80 ft / 2.68 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 23.30 ft / 7.10 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 7.60 ft / 2.32 m
SA Fore 121.00 ft² / 11.24 m²
SA Main 88.54 ft² / 8.23 m²
SA Total (100%) 209.54 ft² / 19.47 m²
Est. Forestay Length 28.87 ft / 8.80 m
Mast Height (DWL) 26.50 ft / 8.08 m
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