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Junker 22
Designer: Arne Borghegn  ·  Builder: Holstebro Plastværk A/S (Den)  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Junker 22

Danish designer Arne Borghegn created this compact coastal cruiser during the early 1970s, when the demand for affordable family sailing was growing throughout Europe. Built by Holstebro Plastværk in Denmark from 1971 to 1978, the Junker 22 found favor among sailors seeking a well-balanced small boat capable of both daysailing and weekend cruising. With its masthead sloop rig and fin keel configuration, this 21-footer delivers respectable sailing performance while maintaining stability and predictable handling characteristics. The generous sail area of 209 square feet provides good light-air performance, while the substantial ballast ratio ensures adequate stiffness in stronger conditions. The boat's moderate displacement and clean underwater profile contribute to a hull speed of 5.69 knots. The Junker 22 suits coastal cruising and club racing equally well, making it an excellent choice for sailors transitioning from dinghies to keelboats. Its compact 6.50-foot beam keeps trailering manageable, while the fiberglass construction ensures durability with minimal maintenance. With 518 examples produced during its seven-year production run, the design proved popular enough to establish a solid reputation in European waters, though examples remain relatively uncommon in North American markets today.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.33 ft / 6.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.04 ft / 5.50 m
Beam 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Max Draft 2.95 ft / 0.90 m
Displacement 3,240.00 lb / 1,470 kg
Ballast 1,433.00 lb / 650 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 209.00 ft² / 19.42 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Arne Borghegn
Builder Holstebro Plastværk A/S (DEN)
First Built 1971
Last Built 1978
Number Built 518
Associations Junker 22
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Performance Ratios
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
 15.31
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
 44.23
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
 246.37
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
 21.73
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
 1.76
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. 5.69 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
 2.04
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. 418.98 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. 15.28
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.26 ft / 7.70 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.87 ft / 2.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 22.96 ft / 7.00 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.51 ft / 2.90 m
SA Fore 99.40 ft² / 9.23 m²
SA Main 109.17 ft² / 10.14 m²
SA Total (100%) 208.57 ft² / 19.38 m²
Est. Forestay Length 26.46 ft / 8.07 m
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