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Spider 22
Designer: Gunter Hoechmer  ·  Builder: Glass Yachts (Australia)  ·  First built: 1989
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About the Spider 22

Compact, nimble, and built with simplicity in mind, the Spider 22 is a small sailboat that appeals to sailors looking for an accessible and manageable vessel suited to inland waters, lakes, and protected coastal sailing. Designed with recreational day sailing as its primary focus, the Spider 22 offers an approachable platform for beginners developing their skills while still providing enough responsiveness to keep experienced sailors engaged. With limited specification data widely available, the Spider 22 remains something of a niche craft, suggesting a production run that was modest in scale or regional in distribution. This can make ownership a more hands-on experience, as parts and class-specific resources may require some searching. For the right buyer, however, this also means finding a boat that stands apart from more common production designs. Those drawn to the Spider 22 are typically weekend sailors who prioritize ease of handling over offshore ambition. If you value a relaxed afternoon on the water without the complexity of a larger cruising yacht, this compact sailboat may be worth investigating further, particularly if a good example surfaces at an attractive price.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.31 ft / 6.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.50 ft / 6.25 m
Beam 8.14 ft / 2.48 m
Max Draft 3.92 ft / 1.19 m
Displacement 1,477.00 lb / 670 kg
Ballast 518.00 lb / 235 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Gunter Hoechmer
Builder GLass Yachts (AUSTRALIA)
First Built 1989
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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
35.07
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
76.54
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. 3.58 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.32 ft / 0.10 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 290.00 ft² / 26.94 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 76.54
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Spider 22 ★
22.3 ft
Etap 22I
22.2 ft
Ranger 22
22.5 ft
Starwind 223
22.3 ft
LWL
Spider 22 ★
20.5 ft
Etap 22I
18.0 ft
Ranger 22
17.6 ft
Starwind 223
19.3 ft
Beam
Spider 22 ★
8.1 ft
Etap 22I
8.1 ft
Ranger 22
7.8 ft
Starwind 223
8.5 ft
Displacement
Spider 22 ★
1 lbs
Etap 22I
2 lbs
Ranger 22
2 lbs
Starwind 223
2 lbs
Ballast
Spider 22 ★
518 lbs
Etap 22I
518 lbs
Ranger 22
900 lbs
Starwind 223
700 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Spider 22 ★
Etap 22I
Ranger 22
222 s/nm
Starwind 223
266 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Spider 22 ★
35.1 %
Etap 22I
Ranger 22
41.2 %
Starwind 223
28.8 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Spider 22 ★
76
Etap 22I
Ranger 22
179
Starwind 223
150
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