Us 22 Sd

Designed for accessible coastal cruising and day sailing, this compact 22-footer from Us Yachts represents practical sailboat design from the late 1970s. Built by Bayliner under their Us Yachts division starting in 1979, the Us 22 Sd features fiberglass construction with a fractional sloop rig that's manageable for small crews or single-handed sailing. The boat's shoal draft fin keel configuration draws just 2.58 feet, making it well-suited for exploring shallow waters, gunkholes, and areas where deeper-draft vessels cannot venture. With nearly 2,450 pounds of displacement and 950 pounds of ballast, the design strikes a reasonable balance between stability and performance for its size class. The generous beam of nearly eight feet provides good interior volume and initial stability, while the 202 square feet of sail area delivers adequate power for coastal conditions. Her comfort ratio of 11.7 suggests a motion that's reasonably quick but not uncomfortable, typical of boats designed for day sailing and weekend cruising rather than extended offshore passages. This design appeals to sailors seeking an affordable entry into cruising or those wanting a manageable boat for exploring protected waters, small harbors, and coastal areas where shoal draft provides distinct advantages over deeper-keeled alternatives.

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