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Spindrift 22
Designer: Jim Taylor  ·  Builder: Rebel Industries  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Spindrift 22

Designed as a compact and capable daysailer, the Spindrift 22 offers an approachable entry point into sailing without sacrificing the feel of a proper performance boat. Built with simplicity in mind, this small sloop is well suited to sheltered coastal waters, bay sailing, and inland lakes, making it a popular choice for sailors looking to hone their skills or enjoy relaxed weekend outings close to home. With its manageable size, the Spindrift 22 is easy to trailer, launch, and rig, giving owners the flexibility to explore different sailing destinations without the overhead of a marina berth. This trailerable convenience is one of the boat's most practical strengths, appealing to sailors who value accessibility as much as time on the water. While detailed specifications are limited, the Spindrift 22 carries a reputation as a responsive and honest sailing boat that rewards good seamanship. It is not built for offshore passages, but within its intended environment it delivers a genuine sailing experience. For those seeking an affordable, low-maintenance vessel to enjoy coastal daysailing, the Spindrift 22 deserves a closer look.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.50 ft / 6.55 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.08 ft / 5.82 m
Beam 8.16 ft / 2.49 m
Max Draft 4.67 ft / 1.42 m
Displacement 1,990.00 lb / 903 kg
Ballast 600.00 lb / 272 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jim Taylor
Builder Rebel Industries
First Built 1982
Last Built 1987
Number Built 400
Related Sailboats Catalina 22 Mkii · Hunter 22 · Cs 22 · Laguna 22 · Windrose 22
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
243
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
30.15
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
127.9
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. 3.34 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.50 ft / 0.46 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 194.00 ft² / 18.02 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 127.90
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 22 Mkii, Cs 22, Hunter 22, Laguna 22, Windrose 22

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Dimensions
LOA
Spindrift 22 ★
21.5 ft
Catalina 22 Mkii
21.5 ft
Cs 22
21.6 ft
Hunter 22
21.5 ft
Laguna 22
21.6 ft
Windrose 22
21.6 ft
LWL
Spindrift 22 ★
19.1 ft
Catalina 22 Mkii
19.5 ft
Cs 22
17.5 ft
Hunter 22
18.5 ft
Laguna 22
19.0 ft
Windrose 22
19.0 ft
Beam
Spindrift 22 ★
8.2 ft
Catalina 22 Mkii
8.0 ft
Cs 22
8.0 ft
Hunter 22
8.0 ft
Laguna 22
8.0 ft
Windrose 22
8.0 ft
Displacement
Spindrift 22 ★
1 lbs
Catalina 22 Mkii
2 lbs
Cs 22
2 lbs
Hunter 22
2 lbs
Laguna 22
2 lbs
Windrose 22
1 lbs
Ballast
Spindrift 22 ★
600 lbs
Catalina 22 Mkii
870 lbs
Cs 22
1 lbs
Hunter 22
1 lbs
Laguna 22
900 lbs
Windrose 22
600 lbs
Sail Area
Spindrift 22 ★
Catalina 22 Mkii
212 sq ft
Cs 22
Hunter 22
213 sq ft
Laguna 22
206 sq ft
Windrose 22
206 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Spindrift 22 ★
243 s/nm
Catalina 22 Mkii
270 s/nm
Cs 22
249 s/nm
Hunter 22
252 s/nm
Laguna 22
240 s/nm
Windrose 22
246 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Spindrift 22 ★
Catalina 22 Mkii
18.4
Cs 22
Hunter 22
17.8
Laguna 22
19.1
Windrose 22
21.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Spindrift 22 ★
30.2 %
Catalina 22 Mkii
34.9 %
Cs 22
50.0 %
Hunter 22
37.7 %
Laguna 22
39.5 %
Windrose 22
30.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Spindrift 22 ★
Catalina 22 Mkii
Cs 22
Hunter 22
13.1
Laguna 22
11.2
Windrose 22
9.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Spindrift 22 ★
Catalina 22 Mkii
Cs 22
Hunter 22
2.32
Laguna 22
2.43
Windrose 22
2.55
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Spindrift 22 ★
127
Catalina 22 Mkii
149
Cs 22
183
Hunter 22
186
Laguna 22
148
Windrose 22
128
Hull Speed
Spindrift 22 ★
Catalina 22 Mkii
Cs 22
Hunter 22
5.8 kts
Laguna 22
5.8 kts
Windrose 22
5.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Spindrift 22 ★
Catalina 22 Mkii
Cs 22
Hunter 22
Laguna 22
3.7
Windrose 22
4.3
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