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Scarano 22
Designer: John Scarano  ·  Builder: Scarano Boat Building  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Scarano 22

Designed by the renowned Scarano Boat Building company, the Scarano 22 is a compact sailboat that reflects the builder's commitment to craftsmanship and performance. Scarano, a New York-based yard with a long-standing reputation for building high-quality wooden vessels and traditional-style craft, brings that same attention to detail to this smaller design. With limited specifications publicly available, prospective buyers will want to connect directly with the builder or existing owners to gather detailed performance data. What can be inferred from the Scarano pedigree is a boat likely built with quality materials and a thoughtful approach to design, making it a worthy subject of research for sailors seeking something beyond the typical production offering. The Scarano 22 would appeal to sailors interested in daysailing and light coastal cruising, where its manageable size makes it easy to handle for a small crew or solo sailor. Those drawn to distinctive, builder-focused boats rather than mass-produced alternatives may find the Scarano 22 particularly compelling. Reaching out to the Scarano yard directly is strongly recommended to obtain full specifications and current availability information.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.25 ft / 6.78 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.25 ft / 6.17 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 3.17 ft / 0.97 m
Displacement 2,750.00 lb / 1,247 kg
Ballast 1,300.00 lb / 590 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG bottom/wood topsides
Designer John Scarano
Builder Scarano Boat Building
First Built 1985
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Performance Ratios
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
47.27
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
147.85
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. 3.47 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 21.25
P (Mainsail Luff) 260.00 ft² / 24.15 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 147.85
How It Compares

vs. Alberg 22, Pearson 22, Typhoon Sr Cape Dory

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Dimensions
LOA
Scarano 22 ★
22.3 ft
Alberg 22
22.0 ft
Pearson 22
22.3 ft
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
22.4 ft
LWL
Scarano 22 ★
20.3 ft
Alberg 22
16.0 ft
Pearson 22
18.5 ft
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
16.5 ft
Beam
Scarano 22 ★
8.0 ft
Alberg 22
7.0 ft
Pearson 22
7.8 ft
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
7.4 ft
Displacement
Scarano 22 ★
2 lbs
Alberg 22
3 lbs
Pearson 22
2 lbs
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
3 lbs
Ballast
Scarano 22 ★
1 lbs
Alberg 22
1 lbs
Pearson 22
1 lbs
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
1 lbs
Sail Area
Scarano 22 ★
Alberg 22
236 sq ft
Pearson 22
218 sq ft
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
245 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Scarano 22 ★
Alberg 22
285 s/nm
Pearson 22
252 s/nm
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Scarano 22 ★
Alberg 22
17.4
Pearson 22
18.5
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
17.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Scarano 22 ★
47.3 %
Alberg 22
Pearson 22
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
51.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Scarano 22 ★
Alberg 22
20.8
Pearson 22
13.4
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
19.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Scarano 22 ★
Alberg 22
1.90
Pearson 22
2.26
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
2.00
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Scarano 22 ★
147
Alberg 22
Pearson 22
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
327
Hull Speed
Scarano 22 ★
Alberg 22
5.4 kts
Pearson 22
5.8 kts
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
5.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Scarano 22 ★
Alberg 22
1.4
Pearson 22
3.1
Typhoon Sr Cape Dory
1.6
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