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Sirocco 22
Designer: Angus Primrose  ·  Builder: Sirocco Boatworks Ltd.  ·  First built: 1968
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About the Sirocco 22

A compact and capable daysailer, the Sirocco 22 is a small sailboat designed with accessibility and ease of use in mind. Built for sailors who want an approachable entry into the sport or a nimble vessel for relaxed coastal sailing, this boat suits calm bay sailing, protected waterways, and leisurely weekend adventures rather than demanding offshore passages. With its modest size, the Sirocco 22 is well suited to trailering, making it an attractive option for sailors who want flexibility in their home waters. Smaller keelboats in this class typically offer a stable, forgiving platform that rewards beginner and intermediate sailors while still providing enough responsiveness to keep experienced hands engaged. The 22-foot length keeps maintenance and operating costs manageable without sacrificing the fundamental pleasures of sailing under canvas. Information on the Sirocco 22 is relatively scarce, suggesting it may have been produced in limited numbers or within a specific regional market. Prospective buyers would be well advised to consult original documentation, connect with current owners, and conduct a thorough survey before purchasing, as parts and builder support may be difficult to source.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.75 ft / 6.63 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.00 ft / 5.49 m
Beam 7.75 ft / 2.36 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Min Draft 2.00 ft / 0.61 m
Displacement 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg
Ballast 800.00 lb / 363 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 185.00 ft² / 17.19 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Angus Primrose
Builder Sirocco Boatworks Ltd.
First Built 1968
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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
16.55
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
12.67
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
2.32
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
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. 498.45
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Sirocco 22 ★
21.8 ft
Dehler 22
21.7 ft
Etap 22
21.7 ft
Seal 22
21.8 ft
LWL
Sirocco 22 ★
18.0 ft
Dehler 22
18.1 ft
Etap 22
18.7 ft
Seal 22
18.0 ft
Beam
Sirocco 22 ★
7.8 ft
Dehler 22
7.9 ft
Etap 22
7.9 ft
Seal 22
7.8 ft
Displacement
Sirocco 22 ★
2 lbs
Dehler 22
1 lbs
Etap 22
2 lbs
Seal 22
2 lbs
Ballast
Sirocco 22 ★
800 lbs
Dehler 22
880 lbs
Etap 22
1 lbs
Seal 22
800 lbs
Sail Area
Sirocco 22 ★
185 sq ft
Dehler 22
Etap 22
Seal 22
185 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Sirocco 22 ★
Dehler 22
228 s/nm
Etap 22
Seal 22
234 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sirocco 22 ★
16.6
Dehler 22
Etap 22
Seal 22
16.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sirocco 22 ★
Dehler 22
44.4 %
Etap 22
44.0 %
Seal 22
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sirocco 22 ★
12.7
Dehler 22
Etap 22
Seal 22
12.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sirocco 22 ★
2.32
Dehler 22
Etap 22
Seal 22
2.32
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sirocco 22 ★
Dehler 22
150
Etap 22
188
Seal 22
Hull Speed
Sirocco 22 ★
5.7 kts
Dehler 22
Etap 22
Seal 22
5.7 kts
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