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Venture 222
Designer: Roger Macgregor  ·  Builder: Macgregor Yachts Corp.  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Venture 222

A compact and approachable trailerable sailboat, the Venture 222 earned a loyal following among entry-level sailors and weekend cruisers looking for an affordable, manageable introduction to sailing. Produced during the height of the trailerable sailboat boom, this small sloop was designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, making it a practical choice for those who wanted to explore lakes, rivers, and sheltered coastal waters without the commitment of a larger vessel. The Venture 222's modest size makes it easy to tow, launch, and rig single-handedly, which remains one of its most appealing qualities for buyers seeking low-maintenance ownership. While it offers little in the way of offshore capability or extended cruising comfort, it performs admirably as a daysailer and light overnight boat for calm, protected waters. Its straightforward design reflects the era in which it was built, prioritizing ease of use over performance sophistication. For buyers on a budget exploring the used market, the Venture 222 can represent good value, provided the hull and rigging are carefully inspected. Parts and community knowledge are available through dedicated small-boat sailing networks.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.17 ft / 5.54 m
Beam 7.33 ft / 2.23 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Min Draft 1.00 ft / 0.30 m
Displacement 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Ballast 500.00 lb / 227 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 177.00 ft² / 16.44 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Roger MacGregor
Builder MacGregor Yachts Corp.
First Built 1971
Last Built 1982
Related Sailboats ["Venture 22" · "Us 22" · "Buccaneer 220" · "South Coast 22" · "Starwind 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
 17.88
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
 11.26
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
 2.33
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. 5.71
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
 3.95
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. 475.89
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.75
P (Mainsail Luff) 21.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.75
SA Fore 117.0
SA Main 91.88
How It Compares

vs. Buccaneer 220, South Coast 22, Us 22

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Dimensions
LOA
Venture 222 ★
22.0 ft
Buccaneer 220
22.0 ft
South Coast 22
22.0 ft
Us 22
22.0 ft
LWL
Venture 222 ★
18.2 ft
Buccaneer 220
19.3 ft
South Coast 22
17.5 ft
Us 22
19.9 ft
Beam
Venture 222 ★
7.3 ft
Buccaneer 220
7.9 ft
South Coast 22
7.1 ft
Us 22
7.9 ft
Displacement
Venture 222 ★
2 lbs
Buccaneer 220
2 lbs
South Coast 22
1 lbs
Us 22
2 lbs
Ballast
Venture 222 ★
500 lbs
Buccaneer 220
950 lbs
South Coast 22
505 lbs
Us 22
950 lbs
Sail Area
Venture 222 ★
177 sq ft
Buccaneer 220
202 sq ft
South Coast 22
228 sq ft
Us 22
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Venture 222 ★
—
Buccaneer 220
228 s/nm
South Coast 22
276 s/nm
Us 22
275 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Venture 222 ★
17.9
Buccaneer 220
17.8
South Coast 22
24.7
Us 22
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Venture 222 ★
—
Buccaneer 220
38.8 %
South Coast 22
28.1 %
Us 22
38.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Venture 222 ★
11.3
Buccaneer 220
12.0
South Coast 22
10.9
Us 22
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Venture 222 ★
2.33
Buccaneer 220
2.35
South Coast 22
2.33
Us 22
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Venture 222 ★
—
Buccaneer 220
153
South Coast 22
149
Us 22
138
Hull Speed
Venture 222 ★
5.7 kts
Buccaneer 220
5.9 kts
South Coast 22
5.6 kts
Us 22
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Venture 222 ★
4.0
Buccaneer 220
3.5
South Coast 22
4.4
Us 22
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