The Westerly 22, a masthead sloop, was designed by Denys Rayner and built in the UK by Westerly Marine Ltd.
Underwater Configuration: Bilge keel and skeg-hung rudder
Hull Material: GRP (fibreglass)
Length Overall: 22' 3" / 6.8m
Waterline Length: 18' 4" / 5.6m
Beam: 7' 6" / 2.3m
Draft: 2' 3" / 0.7m
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
Displacement: 4,150lb / 1,429kg
Designer: Denys Rayner
Builder: Westerly Marine Ltd (UK)
Year First Built: 1963
Year Last Built: 1967
Number Built: 332
Owners Association: Westerly Owners Association
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 17.0
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 33.3
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 228
4. Comfort Ratio: 17.0
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.1
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.0 suggests that she'll approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 33.3 means that a sailboat like the Westerly 22 (which doesn't have a stiffness-enhancing bulb keel), is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 228, tells us she's a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 17.0 suggests that crew comfort in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a lightweight racing boat. Upwind she'll slam enough to shake your fillings out with a motion that cruising sailors have no desire to get used to.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 2.1 indicates that a Westerly 22 would not be the wisest choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making owing to the lower resistance to capsize in strong winds and heavy seas that is associated with sailboats with a CSF of 2.0 and above.
Accommodation
Four people can sleep comfortably on the Westerly 22, which has a cozy forecabin with a double "V"-shaped berth and a main cabin with two long couches that can be used as berths. The galley area is split between the two sides of the main cabin, with a stove and grill on the left and a sink on the right. A small desk for navigation is also on the left, above the stove. The toilet is hidden under the "V"-berth in the forecabin.
Sail Plan & Rigging
The Westerly 22 has a Gunter rig or an optional masthead sloop rig. The Gunter rig has a large roller-reefed mainsail and a jib, while the masthead sloop rig has a mainsail and a genoa. The sail area is 227 sq ft for both rigs. The Gunter rig is easier to set up and lower and can perform well in a good breeze.
Keel Options
The Westerly 22 has twin fixed keels made of iron. The draft of the boat is 2'3", which allows it to sail in shallow waters and be easily trailerable.
Sailing Performance
The Westerly 22 has a hull speed of 5.74 kn and a displacement-to-length ratio of 253, which indicates a moderate-performance cruiser. The boat is stable, seaworthy and capable of long-distance voyages. In 1965, the Gunter rigged Westerly 22 "Young Tiger" did an Atlantic crossing with three adults.
Average Cost
The average cost of a secondhand Westerly 22 sailboat depends on the condition, equipment and location of the boat. Based on some online listings, the price range can vary from £1,500 to £4,000.
Denys Rayner, the Designer
Denys Rayner founded Westerly Marine Construction Ltd., which became one of Britain's most successful yacht building companies.
Some of the other sailboats he designed are:
Rayner was a pioneer of the 'bilge keel' type of small yachts, which could be beached easily and had better stability. He died in 1967, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and popular designs.
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