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Friendship 22
Designer: Jac. De Ridder  ·  Builder: Jachtbouw Meijer  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Friendship 22

Built as an affordable entry into traditional sailboat design, this compact cruiser draws inspiration from classic coastal working boats while adapting their lines for modern recreational sailing. The Friendship 22 represents a thoughtful approach to small boat cruising, offering sailors a vessel that balances seaworthiness with manageable size. Her traditional appearance masks contemporary construction methods that deliver reliability without excessive complexity. The boat's moderate proportions make her well-suited for coastal exploration and weekend cruising, where her forgiving handling characteristics shine. Day sailing enthusiasts will appreciate her responsive nature, while those seeking short-term cruising adventures will find adequate accommodations for basic overnight trips. Design emphasis clearly favors practicality over pure performance, making this an excellent choice for sailors transitioning from smaller boats or those seeking a low-maintenance cruising option. Her classic aesthetic appeals to traditionalists who value timeless sailboat styling over cutting-edge design trends. The Friendship 22 occupies an interesting niche in the small cruiser market, offering sailors a boat that feels larger than her dimensions suggest while remaining trailer-friendly and economical to maintain. She represents solid value for coastal cruising and casual sailing adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.95 ft / 7.30 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.86 ft / 5.75 m
Beam 8.20 ft / 2.50 m
Max Draft 4.26 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 2,866.00 lb / 1,300 kg
Ballast 1,080.30 lb / 490 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 271.25 ft² / 25.20 m²
Headroom 5.05 ft / 1.54 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jac. de Ridder
Builder Jachtbouw Meijer
First Built 1978
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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
 231
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
 21.56
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
 13.17
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
 2.31
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. 5.82
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
 3.59
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. 552.59
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 23.2
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.1
P (Mainsail Luff) 23.1
E (Mainsail Foot) 7.9
SA Fore 209.96
SA Main 91.25
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