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Sirius 22 Can

Designer: Vandestadt  ·  Builder: Vandestadt And Mcgruer Ltd.  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Sirius 22 Can

A compact and capable pocket cruiser, the Sirius 22 Can is a small sailboat designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind. Built for sailors who want an entry point into keel boat sailing without the complexity or cost of a larger vessel, this little boat offers a practical platform for day sailing and light coastal cruising on sheltered waters. With limited specification data widely available, the Sirius 22 Can remains something of a niche choice, appealing primarily to those who have encountered the design firsthand or are drawn to its modest proportions. Its size suggests it would be well suited to inland lakes, bays, and protected coastal environments where manageable handling and easy trailering are priorities. For newer sailors or those looking for an affordable weekend boat, the Sirius 22 Can represents a low-barrier option that keeps sailing approachable. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek out owners and class associations for first-hand accounts of its handling characteristics and any quirks particular to the design, as direct experience tends to be the most reliable guide when researching lesser-documented boats like this one.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.83 ft / 7.57 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.67 ft / 6.00 m
Beam 7.92 ft / 2.41 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Min Draft 1.33 ft / 0.41 m
Displacement 2,100.00 lb / 953 kg
Ballast 525.00 lb / 238 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 203.00 ft² / 18.86 m²
Headroom 4.75 ft / 1.45 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Vandestadt
Builder Vandestadt and McGruer Ltd.
First Built 1985
Last Built 1987
Related Sailboats Dehler 25 · Macgregor 25 · Capri 22 Catalina · Oday 25 · Ericson 25
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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
 19.85
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
 9.71
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
 2.48
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. 5.94
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
 4.14
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. 556.64
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.58
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.25
P (Mainsail Luff) 20.75
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.75
SA Fore 105.52
SA Main 90.78
How It Compares

vs. Capri 22 Catalina, Dehler 25, Ericson 25, Macgregor 25, Oday 25

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Sirius 22 Can ★
24.8 ft
Capri 22 Catalina
24.7 ft
Dehler 25
24.8 ft
Ericson 25
24.7 ft
Macgregor 25
24.9 ft
Oday 25
24.8 ft
LWL
Sirius 22 Can ★
19.7 ft
Capri 22 Catalina
20.0 ft
Dehler 25
21.8 ft
Ericson 25
20.8 ft
Macgregor 25
23.0 ft
Oday 25
21.0 ft
Beam
Sirius 22 Can ★
7.9 ft
Capri 22 Catalina
8.2 ft
Dehler 25
8.3 ft
Ericson 25
8.0 ft
Macgregor 25
7.9 ft
Oday 25
8.0 ft
Displacement
Sirius 22 Can ★
2 lbs
Capri 22 Catalina
2 lbs
Dehler 25
3 lbs
Ericson 25
5 lbs
Macgregor 25
2 lbs
Oday 25
4 lbs
Ballast
Sirius 22 Can ★
525 lbs
Capri 22 Catalina
650 lbs
Dehler 25
1 lbs
Ericson 25
2 lbs
Macgregor 25
625 lbs
Oday 25
1 lbs
Sail Area
Sirius 22 Can ★
203 sq ft
Capri 22 Catalina
229 sq ft
Dehler 25
254 sq ft
Ericson 25
—
Macgregor 25
—
Oday 25
270 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Sirius 22 Can ★
—
Capri 22 Catalina
207 s/nm
Dehler 25
198 s/nm
Ericson 25
222 s/nm
Macgregor 25
228 s/nm
Oday 25
239 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sirius 22 Can ★
19.9
Capri 22 Catalina
21.7
Dehler 25
18.6
Ericson 25
—
Macgregor 25
—
Oday 25
17.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sirius 22 Can ★
—
Capri 22 Catalina
29.6 %
Dehler 25
45.9 %
Ericson 25
49.0 %
Macgregor 25
29.8 %
Oday 25
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sirius 22 Can ★
9.7
Capri 22 Catalina
9.7
Dehler 25
13.2
Ericson 25
—
Macgregor 25
—
Oday 25
17.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sirius 22 Can ★
2.48
Capri 22 Catalina
2.52
Dehler 25
2.24
Ericson 25
—
Macgregor 25
—
Oday 25
2.02
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sirius 22 Can ★
—
Capri 22 Catalina
122
Dehler 25
139
Ericson 25
251
Macgregor 25
77
Oday 25
—
Hull Speed
Sirius 22 Can ★
5.9 kts
Capri 22 Catalina
6.0 kts
Dehler 25
6.3 kts
Ericson 25
—
Macgregor 25
—
Oday 25
6.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sirius 22 Can ★
4.1
Capri 22 Catalina
4.5
Dehler 25
3.8
Ericson 25
—
Macgregor 25
—
Oday 25
2.8
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