Dm 22

Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens naval architecture firm and built by Douglass & McLeod starting in 1971, this 22-footer represents classic American sailboat design from sailing's golden era. The boat's impressive 5.50-foot draft and substantial 1,000-pound ballast ratio give it exceptional stability and upwind performance that belies its compact size. With a masthead sloop rig and fin keel configuration paired with a transom-hung rudder, the Dm 22 delivers responsive handling and solid sailing characteristics. The generous beam of 8.42 feet provides good interior volume and initial stability, while the fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance. The boat's sail area to displacement ratio of 20.63 indicates spirited performance in moderate winds, making it well-suited for coastal sailing, club racing, and weekend cruising. The comfort ratio of 12.73 suggests this is primarily a day sailor or short-term cruiser rather than an offshore passage maker, though the low capsize screening value of 2.4 indicates good stability margins. Built during an era when Sparkman & Stephens designs were dominating both racing circuits and cruising fleets, the Dm 22 offers sailors a taste of world-class naval architecture in a manageable, trailerable package.

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