The Westerly Cirrus 22 was designed by John Butler and built in the UK by Westerly Marine Ltd.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel & spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 22'0" (6.7m)
Waterline Length: 19'0" (5.8m)
Beam: 8'0" (2.4m)
Draft: 3'6" (1.1m)
Rig Type: Sloop
Displacement: 3,240lb (1,470kg)
Ballast: 1,455lb (660kg)
Designer: John Butler
Builder: Westerly Marine Ltd (UK)
Year First Built: 1968
Year Last Built: 1972
Number Built: 398
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 17.1
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 44.9
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 211
4. Comfort Ratio: 15.8
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.2
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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.1 suggests that the Westerly Cirrus will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 44.9 means that the Westerly Cirrus will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 211, tells us the Westerly Cirrus is 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 15.8 suggests that the Westerly Cirrus will have the motion underway to that of a lightweight racing boat, although she certainly isn't one. Crew comfort will often be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Upwind in lively conditions the Westerly Cirrus will slam enough to shake your fillings out with a motion that most cruising sailors have no desire to get used to.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula of 2.2 tells us that a Westerly Cirrus would not be as good a choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making, owing to the increased risk of capsize in strong winds and heavy seas when compared to a sailboat with a CSF of less than 2.0.
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