Chrysler 22

Built from 1975 to 1978, this compact cruiser represents Chrysler Marine's entry into the small boat market during the sailing boom of the mid-1970s. Designed by Halsey Herreshoff, the Chrysler 22 carries the prestigious Herreshoff lineage into the fiberglass era, offering recreational sailors a well-proportioned pocket cruiser with notable versatility. The boat's defining feature is its swing keel configuration, which reduces draft for shallow water exploration while maintaining sailing performance when fully deployed. This design makes it particularly appealing for coastal cruising, lake sailing, and trailer sailors who want access to varied sailing grounds. The masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, while the generous beam offers good initial stability and interior volume for a 22-footer. With a moderate displacement and low comfort ratio, the Chrysler 22 leans toward day sailing and weekend cruising rather than extended passages. The capsize screening value suggests reasonable stability for protected waters, though like most boats in this size range, it's best suited for coastal rather than offshore sailing. Despite its brief production run, the model has developed a following among sailors who appreciate its combination of shoal draft capability and classic Herreshoff proportions.

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