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Gloucester 22
Designer: Stuart Windley  ·  Builder: Gloucester Yachts Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Gloucester 22

Designed by Stuart Windley and built by Gloucester Yachts Inc. from 1983, this compact 22-footer represents a thoughtful approach to small boat cruising with surprising capability packed into its modest dimensions. With 100 hulls produced during its run, the Gloucester 22 earned respect among sailors seeking a trailerable yacht that doesn't compromise on seaworthiness. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fiberglass construction deliver reliable performance, while the keel/centerboard configuration offers versatility for both deeper waters and shoal cruising grounds. At 2,400 pounds displacement with 800 pounds of ballast, she provides reassuring stability for coastal adventures and weekend getaways. Her comfort ratio of 11.87 indicates a relatively quick motion at sea, making her better suited for day sailing and short coastal hops rather than extended offshore passages. The capsize screening formula of 2.39 suggests reasonable stability for her size class, though like most boats under 25 feet, she's primarily intended for protected and semi-protected waters. With 216 square feet of sail area driving her 18.67-foot waterline, the Gloucester 22 offers spirited sailing performance while maintaining the practicality that made her popular among sailors seeking their first "real" cruising boat.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.67 ft / 6.61 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.67 ft / 5.69 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Min Draft 1.67 ft / 0.51 m
Displacement 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg
Ballast 800.00 lb / 363 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 216.00 ft² / 20.07 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Stuart Windley
Builder Gloucester Yachts Inc. (USA)
First Built 1983
Number Built 100
Related Sailboats ["Cs 22" · "Oday 22" · "Seafarer 22" · "Chrysler 22 Fk" · "Laguna 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
 192
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
 19.33
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
 33.33
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
 164.64
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
 11.87
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
 2.39
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. 5.79 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
 3.47
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. 533.68 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. 19.36
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.50 ft / 7.77 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
SA Fore 108.38 ft² / 10.07 m²
SA Main 108.00 ft² / 10.03 m²
SA Total (100%) 216.38 ft² / 20.10 m²
Est. Forestay Length 26.88 ft / 8.19 m
Mast Height (DWL) 31.75 ft / 9.68 m
How It Compares

vs. Chrysler 22 Fk, Oday 22, Seafarer 22

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Dimensions
LOA
Gloucester 22 ★
21.7 ft
Chrysler 22 Fk
21.6 ft
Oday 22
21.7 ft
Seafarer 22
21.7 ft
LWL
Gloucester 22 ★
18.7 ft
Chrysler 22 Fk
19.0 ft
Oday 22
18.9 ft
Seafarer 22
18.3 ft
Beam
Gloucester 22 ★
8.0 ft
Chrysler 22 Fk
7.8 ft
Oday 22
7.2 ft
Seafarer 22
7.4 ft
Displacement
Gloucester 22 ★
2 lbs
Chrysler 22 Fk
3 lbs
Oday 22
2 lbs
Seafarer 22
2 lbs
Ballast
Gloucester 22 ★
800 lbs
Chrysler 22 Fk
725 lbs
Oday 22
800 lbs
Seafarer 22
780 lbs
Sail Area
Gloucester 22 ★
216 sq ft
Chrysler 22 Fk
—
Oday 22
—
Seafarer 22
207 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Gloucester 22 ★
192 s/nm
Chrysler 22 Fk
—
Oday 22
285 s/nm
Seafarer 22
282 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Gloucester 22 ★
19.3
Chrysler 22 Fk
—
Oday 22
—
Seafarer 22
19.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Gloucester 22 ★
33.3 %
Chrysler 22 Fk
—
Oday 22
36.7 %
Seafarer 22
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Gloucester 22 ★
11.9
Chrysler 22 Fk
15.3
Oday 22
—
Seafarer 22
12.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Gloucester 22 ★
2.39
Chrysler 22 Fk
2.15
Oday 22
—
Seafarer 22
2.25
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Gloucester 22 ★
164
Chrysler 22 Fk
—
Oday 22
143
Seafarer 22
—
Hull Speed
Gloucester 22 ★
5.8 kts
Chrysler 22 Fk
5.8 kts
Oday 22
—
Seafarer 22
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Gloucester 22 ★
3.5
Chrysler 22 Fk
2.7
Oday 22
—
Seafarer 22
3.4
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