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Dm 22
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Douglass & Mcleod (Usa)  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Dm 22

Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens naval architecture firm and built by Douglass & McLeod starting in 1971, this 22-footer represents classic American sailboat design from sailing's golden era. The boat's impressive 5.50-foot draft and substantial 1,000-pound ballast ratio give it exceptional stability and upwind performance that belies its compact size. With a masthead sloop rig and fin keel configuration paired with a transom-hung rudder, the Dm 22 delivers responsive handling and solid sailing characteristics. The generous beam of 8.42 feet provides good interior volume and initial stability, while the fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance. The boat's sail area to displacement ratio of 20.63 indicates spirited performance in moderate winds, making it well-suited for coastal sailing, club racing, and weekend cruising. The comfort ratio of 12.73 suggests this is primarily a day sailor or short-term cruiser rather than an offshore passage maker, though the low capsize screening value of 2.4 indicates good stability margins. Built during an era when Sparkman & Stephens designs were dominating both racing circuits and cruising fleets, the Dm 22 offers sailors a taste of world-class naval architecture in a manageable, trailerable package.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.75 ft / 5.72 m
Beam 8.42 ft / 2.57 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 2,775.00 lb / 1,259 kg
Ballast 1,000.00 lb / 454 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 254.00 ft² / 23.60 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Douglass & McLeod (USA)
First Built 1971
Related Sailboats ["South Coast 22" · "Columbia 22" · "Venture 222" · "Alberg 22" · "Cal 22"]
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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
 258
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
 20.63
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
 36.04
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
 187.94
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
 12.73
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
 2.4
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. 5.80 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
 3.28
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. 564.10 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. 20.61
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 30.50 ft / 9.30 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.25 ft / 2.82 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 26.50 ft / 8.08 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
SA Fore 141.06 ft² / 13.10 m²
SA Main 112.63 ft² / 10.46 m²
SA Total (100%) 253.69 ft² / 23.57 m²
Est. Forestay Length 31.87 ft / 9.71 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Dm 22 ★
22.0 ft
Alberg 22
22.0 ft
Columbia 22
22.0 ft
Venture 222
22.0 ft
LWL
Dm 22 ★
18.8 ft
Alberg 22
16.0 ft
Columbia 22
20.1 ft
Venture 222
18.2 ft
Beam
Dm 22 ★
8.4 ft
Alberg 22
7.0 ft
Columbia 22
7.8 ft
Venture 222
7.3 ft
Displacement
Dm 22 ★
2 lbs
Alberg 22
3 lbs
Columbia 22
2 lbs
Venture 222
2 lbs
Ballast
Dm 22 ★
1 lbs
Alberg 22
1 lbs
Columbia 22
1 lbs
Venture 222
500 lbs
Sail Area
Dm 22 ★
254 sq ft
Alberg 22
236 sq ft
Columbia 22
232 sq ft
Venture 222
177 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Dm 22 ★
258 s/nm
Alberg 22
285 s/nm
Columbia 22
269 s/nm
Venture 222
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Dm 22 ★
20.6
Alberg 22
17.4
Columbia 22
22.0
Venture 222
17.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Dm 22 ★
36.0 %
Alberg 22
—
Columbia 22
50.0 %
Venture 222
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Dm 22 ★
12.7
Alberg 22
20.8
Columbia 22
10.8
Venture 222
11.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Dm 22 ★
2.40
Alberg 22
1.90
Columbia 22
2.39
Venture 222
2.33
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Dm 22 ★
187
Alberg 22
—
Columbia 22
121
Venture 222
—
Hull Speed
Dm 22 ★
5.8 kts
Alberg 22
5.4 kts
Columbia 22
6.0 kts
Venture 222
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Dm 22 ★
3.3
Alberg 22
1.4
Columbia 22
4.6
Venture 222
4.0
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