Cape Dory 22
Description
The Cape Dory 22 is a 22.33-foot coastal cruising sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Cape Dory Yachts from 1981 to 1985. Known for its classic design, sturdy fiberglass construction, and seaworthiness, it’s a popular choice for small families or couples seeking a compact yet capable cruiser for coastal sailing. The Cape Dory 22 combines traditional aesthetics with practical features, making it suitable for day sailing, weekend cruising, or light racing. Introduced in 1981 as a smaller, more affordable alternative to Cape Dory’s larger cruisers (e.g., Cape Dory 25, 27). Built until 1985, when Cape Dory Yachts faced financial difficulties. The design reflects Alberg’s signature focus on seaworthiness and classic lines.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
|---|---|
| Length | 22.000 ft |
| LOA | 22.330 ft |
| LWL | 16.250 ft |
| Beam | 7.330 ft |
| Displacement | 3200 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 24 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 ft | 9 ft | 24 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 25.29 ft - (7708 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in |
| Area (no Roach) | * 117.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.53 ft - (7172 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.93 ft - (3636 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.41 ft - (6221 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 121.74 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.67 ft - (7519 mm) |
| Foot | 13.167 ft - (4013 mm) |
| Leech | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 141.22 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.71 ft - (3874 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -2.7 ° |
| Area | * 156.8 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | 13.167 ft - (4013 mm) |
| Leech | 24.67 ft - (7519 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.78 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -2.03 ° |
| Area | * 156.8 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 25.25 ft - (7696 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 144.78 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.03 ft - (3972 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.64 ° |
| Area | * 174.27 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 13.33 ft - (4063 mm) |
| Leech | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.22 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.17 ft - (3709 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.3 ° |
| Area | * 164.25 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.94 ft - (8516 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.54 ft - (4432 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.27 ft - (8007 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 188.58 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 318 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.