Abbott 22
Description
The Abbott 22 is a compact, fiberglass racer-cruiser sailboat designed by British naval architect Ian Proctor in the late 1970s and built by Abbott Boats Inc. in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, starting in 1977. It's a production model emphasizing simplicity, affordability, and versatility for day sailing, club racing, or short weekend cruises on lakes, rivers, or protected coastal waters. With a moderate displacement and fractional rig, it's forgiving for beginners yet responsive enough for competitive short-handed (1-2 crew) or family use (up to 4 people). The design features sleek lines with a spooned bow, transom stern, and fixed keel for stability, drawing from Proctor's expertise in small performance boats. Production was limited (likely under 50 units), and it's now a sought-after classic on the used market for its solid build quality and low maintenance. L.W.L.: 18' 9" (5.72 m). Beam: 7' 6" (2.29 m). Draft: 3' 10" (1.17 m). Displacement: 3100 lbs. (1407 kg.). Ballast: 1550 lbs. (704 kg.).
Construction Details
| Designer | Ian Proctor |
|---|---|
| Builder | Abbott Boats |
| Length | 22.000 ft |
| LOA | 22.000 ft |
| LWL | 18.750 ft |
| Beam | 7.500 ft |
| Displacement | 3100 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.830 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.75 ft |
| p | 23.50 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 ft | 9.75 ft | 23.50 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.33 ft - (7416 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.56 ft - (7486 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 96.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.72 ft - (7230 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.1 ft - (3993 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.31 ft - (6190 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.21 ft - (3417 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 132.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.17 ft - (8586 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.91 ft - (4849 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.62 ft - (4456 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 205.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 370 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 28.17 ft - (8586 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 420 ft² |
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