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Hullmaster 22
Designer: Howard Hughes  ·  Builder: Hullmaster Boats, Ltd. (Can)  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Hullmaster 22

Designed by Howard Hughes and built by Canadian manufacturer Hullmaster Boats starting in 1973, this 22-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful approach to compact cruising. The Hullmaster 22 features a masthead sloop rig with a generous sail area of 205 square feet, providing good performance for its size while maintaining manageable handling characteristics for small crews. With its deep 6-foot draft and substantial ballast of 835 pounds in a 2,200-pound displacement, this boat demonstrates excellent stability and seaworthiness that belies its modest length. The keel/centerboard configuration offers versatility, allowing access to shallow anchorages while maintaining the directional stability of a fixed keel design. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance. The comfort ratio of 11.3 indicates a boat optimized more for performance than heavy cruising, while the capsize screening formula of 2.33 suggests good stability for coastal sailing and protected waters. Hull speed calculations show respectable sailing speeds up to nearly 6 knots. This combination of characteristics makes the Hullmaster 22 well-suited for weekend cruising, sailing instruction, and coastal exploration, offering an ideal balance between performance and comfort for sailors seeking a capable small cruiser.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.50 ft / 5.94 m
Beam 7.58 ft / 2.31 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Min Draft 1.67 ft / 0.51 m
Displacement 2,200.00 lb / 998 kg
Ballast 835.00 lb / 379 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 205.00 ft² / 19.05 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Howard Hughes
Builder Hullmaster Boats, Ltd. (CAN)
First Built 1973
Related Sailboats ["South Coast 22" · "Venture 222" · "Columbia 22" · "Us 22" · "Alberg 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
 264
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
 19.44
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
 37.95
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
 132.46
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
 11.3
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
 2.33
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. 5.92 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
 4.01
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. 528.14 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. 19.42
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 26.50 ft / 8.08 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.90 ft / 2.41 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.10 ft / 2.77 m
SA Fore 104.68 ft² / 9.73 m²
SA Main 100.10 ft² / 9.30 m²
SA Total (100%) 204.78 ft² / 19.02 m²
Est. Forestay Length 27.65 ft / 8.43 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Hullmaster 22 ★
22.0 ft
Columbia 22
22.0 ft
Us 22
22.0 ft
Venture 222
22.0 ft
LWL
Hullmaster 22 ★
19.5 ft
Columbia 22
20.1 ft
Us 22
19.9 ft
Venture 222
18.2 ft
Beam
Hullmaster 22 ★
7.6 ft
Columbia 22
7.8 ft
Us 22
7.9 ft
Venture 222
7.3 ft
Displacement
Hullmaster 22 ★
2 lbs
Columbia 22
2 lbs
Us 22
2 lbs
Venture 222
2 lbs
Ballast
Hullmaster 22 ★
835 lbs
Columbia 22
1 lbs
Us 22
950 lbs
Venture 222
500 lbs
Sail Area
Hullmaster 22 ★
205 sq ft
Columbia 22
232 sq ft
Us 22
—
Venture 222
177 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hullmaster 22 ★
264 s/nm
Columbia 22
269 s/nm
Us 22
275 s/nm
Venture 222
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hullmaster 22 ★
19.4
Columbia 22
22.0
Us 22
—
Venture 222
17.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hullmaster 22 ★
38.0 %
Columbia 22
50.0 %
Us 22
38.8 %
Venture 222
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hullmaster 22 ★
11.3
Columbia 22
10.8
Us 22
—
Venture 222
11.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hullmaster 22 ★
2.33
Columbia 22
2.39
Us 22
—
Venture 222
2.33
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hullmaster 22 ★
132
Columbia 22
121
Us 22
138
Venture 222
—
Hull Speed
Hullmaster 22 ★
5.9 kts
Columbia 22
6.0 kts
Us 22
—
Venture 222
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hullmaster 22 ★
4.0
Columbia 22
4.6
Us 22
—
Venture 222
4.0
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