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Santana 22
Designer: Gary Mull  ·  Builder: W.d. Schock Corp. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1966
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About the Santana 22

Designed by Gary Mull and built by W.D. Schock Corporation beginning in 1966, this 22-footer became a popular choice for sailors seeking an affordable entry into performance sailing. With 800 hulls produced, the Santana 22 established itself as a reliable small boat that punches above its weight class. The boat's fin keel and spade rudder configuration, progressive for its era, delivers responsive handling and decent windward performance. At 2,600 pounds with nearly half that weight in ballast, she carries enough stability for coastal sailing while remaining light enough to be easily trailered. The masthead sloop rig with 218 square feet of sail area provides sufficient power for spirited day sailing and club racing. Her relatively high sail area to displacement ratio of 18.49 indicates good light-air performance, while the low comfort ratio of 13.85 reflects her sporty nature rather than cruising accommodations. The moderate beam of 7.5 feet keeps her narrow enough for easy handling yet provides adequate interior space for weekend adventures. Best suited for day sailing, club racing, and coastal cruising, the Santana 22 remains an excellent choice for sailors wanting classic 1960s design DNA in an affordable, manageable package that's equally at home on the race course or exploring quiet coves.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.25 ft / 6.78 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.75 ft / 5.72 m
Beam 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 2,600.00 lb / 1,179 kg
Ballast 1,230.00 lb / 558 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 218.00 ft² / 20.25 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Gary Mull
Builder W.D. Schock Corp. (USA)
First Built 1966
Number Built 800
Associations Santana 22 Class
Related Sailboats ["Pearson 22" · "S2 68" · "Cape Dory 22" · "Hunter 22 Fixed Keel" · "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
 245
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
 18.49
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
 47.31
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
 176.08
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
 13.85
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
 2.18
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
 3.2
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. 502.47 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. 18.53
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.50 ft / 2.59 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 21.80 ft / 6.64 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.90 ft / 3.02 m
SA Fore 110.50 ft² / 10.27 m²
SA Main 107.91 ft² / 10.03 m²
SA Total (100%) 218.41 ft² / 20.29 m²
Est. Forestay Length 27.35 ft / 8.34 m
How It Compares

vs. Cape Dory 22, Hunter 22 Fixed Keel, S2 68

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Dimensions
LOA
Santana 22 ★
22.3 ft
Cape Dory 22
22.3 ft
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
22.3 ft
S2 68
22.3 ft
LWL
Santana 22 ★
18.8 ft
Cape Dory 22
16.3 ft
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
18.3 ft
S2 68
18.3 ft
Beam
Santana 22 ★
7.5 ft
Cape Dory 22
7.3 ft
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
7.9 ft
S2 68
8.0 ft
Displacement
Santana 22 ★
2 lbs
Cape Dory 22
3 lbs
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
3 lbs
S2 68
2 lbs
Ballast
Santana 22 ★
1 lbs
Cape Dory 22
1 lbs
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
1 lbs
S2 68
1 lbs
Sail Area
Santana 22 ★
218 sq ft
Cape Dory 22
—
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
219 sq ft
S2 68
217 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Santana 22 ★
245 s/nm
Cape Dory 22
282 s/nm
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
—
S2 68
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Santana 22 ★
18.5
Cape Dory 22
—
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
15.5
S2 68
17.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Santana 22 ★
47.3 %
Cape Dory 22
43.8 %
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
41.2 %
S2 68
37.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Santana 22 ★
13.9
Cape Dory 22
—
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
17.1
S2 68
14.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Santana 22 ★
2.18
Cape Dory 22
—
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
2.11
S2 68
2.25
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Santana 22 ★
176
Cape Dory 22
332
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
246
S2 68
212
Hull Speed
Santana 22 ★
5.8 kts
Cape Dory 22
—
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
5.7 kts
S2 68
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Santana 22 ★
3.2
Cape Dory 22
—
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
2.1
S2 68
2.6
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