Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.1 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 20.5′, the Spider 22 tops out around 6.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √20.5′ LWL = 6.1 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
35.1%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
77
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
6.1kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Spider 22 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Ranger 22
Tanzer 22
Starwind 223
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Spider 22.
| Spider 22 | Etap 22I | Hunter 22 Fixed Keel | Ranger 22 | Starwind 223 | Tanzer 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 22.3 | 22.2 | 22.3 | 22.5 | 22.3 | 22.5 |
| LWL | 20.5 | 18.0 | 18.3 | 17.6 | 19.3 | 19.8 |
| Beam | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Displacement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ballast | 518 | 518 | 1 | 900 | 700 | 1 |
| Sail Area | — | 183 | 219 | — | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 222 | 266 | 246 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.6 | 15.5 | — | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | 35.1 | 24.1 | 41.2 | 41.2 | 28.8 | 43.1 |
| Comfort | — | 10.6 | 17.1 | — | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.51 | 2.11 | — | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.7 | 5.7 | — | — | — |