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Us 22 Sd
 ·  Builder: Us Yachts - Bayliner (Usa)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Us 22 Sd

Designed for accessible coastal cruising and day sailing, this compact 22-footer from Us Yachts represents practical sailboat design from the late 1970s. Built by Bayliner under their Us Yachts division starting in 1979, the Us 22 Sd features fiberglass construction with a fractional sloop rig that's manageable for small crews or single-handed sailing. The boat's shoal draft fin keel configuration draws just 2.58 feet, making it well-suited for exploring shallow waters, gunkholes, and areas where deeper-draft vessels cannot venture. With nearly 2,450 pounds of displacement and 950 pounds of ballast, the design strikes a reasonable balance between stability and performance for its size class. The generous beam of nearly eight feet provides good interior volume and initial stability, while the 202 square feet of sail area delivers adequate power for coastal conditions. Her comfort ratio of 11.7 suggests a motion that's reasonably quick but not uncomfortable, typical of boats designed for day sailing and weekend cruising rather than extended offshore passages. This design appeals to sailors seeking an affordable entry into cruising or those wanting a manageable boat for exploring protected waters, small harbors, and coastal areas where shoal draft provides distinct advantages over deeper-keeled alternatives.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.92 ft / 6.07 m
Beam 7.92 ft / 2.41 m
Max Draft 2.58 ft / 0.79 m
Displacement 2,450.00 lb / 1,111 kg
Ballast 950.00 lb / 431 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 202.00 ft² / 18.77 m²
Headroom 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin (shoal draft)
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Builder US Yachts - Bayliner (USA)
First Built 1979
Related Sailboats ["Buccaneer 220" · "Venture 222" · "Starwind 22" · "S2 69" · "Cal 22"]
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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
 17.83
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
 38.78
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
 138.37
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
 11.7
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
 2.35
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. 5.98 kn
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
 3.66
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. 563.72 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.73
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.75 ft / 7.54 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.66 ft / 2.64 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
SA Fore 107.17 ft² / 9.96 m²
SA Main 93.75 ft² / 8.71 m²
SA Total (100%) 200.92 ft² / 18.67 m²
Est. Forestay Length 26.22 ft / 7.99 m
Mast Height (DWL) 31.25 ft / 9.53 m
How It Compares

vs. S2 69, Starwind 22, Venture 222

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Dimensions
LOA
Us 22 Sd ★
22.0 ft
S2 69
22.0 ft
Starwind 22
22.0 ft
Venture 222
22.0 ft
LWL
Us 22 Sd ★
19.9 ft
S2 69
18.8 ft
Starwind 22
19.0 ft
Venture 222
18.2 ft
Beam
Us 22 Sd ★
7.9 ft
S2 69
8.0 ft
Starwind 22
7.8 ft
Venture 222
7.3 ft
Displacement
Us 22 Sd ★
2 lbs
S2 69
2 lbs
Starwind 22
2 lbs
Venture 222
2 lbs
Ballast
Us 22 Sd ★
950 lbs
S2 69
770 lbs
Starwind 22
775 lbs
Venture 222
500 lbs
Sail Area
Us 22 Sd ★
202 sq ft
S2 69
228 sq ft
Starwind 22
—
Venture 222
177 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Us 22 Sd ★
17.8
S2 69
21.6
Starwind 22
—
Venture 222
17.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Us 22 Sd ★
38.8 %
S2 69
35.0 %
Starwind 22
29.8 %
Venture 222
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Us 22 Sd ★
11.7
S2 69
10.8
Starwind 22
—
Venture 222
11.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Us 22 Sd ★
2.35
S2 69
2.46
Starwind 22
—
Venture 222
2.33
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Us 22 Sd ★
138
S2 69
148
Starwind 22
169
Venture 222
—
Hull Speed
Us 22 Sd ★
6.0 kts
S2 69
5.8 kts
Starwind 22
—
Venture 222
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Us 22 Sd ★
3.7
S2 69
4.0
Starwind 22
—
Venture 222
4.0
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