Kells 22 - 2
Description
The Kells 22 was designed by Paul A. Lindh and introduced around 1971 by Kells Corp., a small manufacturer based in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Kells Corp. emerged during the early 1970s fiberglass boating boom, targeting the demand for affordable, trailerable sailboats. The 22 was a smaller sibling to the Kells 23, sharing similar design principles but with a slightly shorter LOA and simpler layout to lower costs. Lindh, a lesser-known designer, focused on practical, no-frills cruisers, incorporating a swing keel for beaching and trailering versatility. Production ran through the late 1970s, ceasing around 1980 when Kells Corp. folded due to economic pressures, including the 1970s recession, rising resin costs, and competition from larger manufacturers like Catalina. The limited run—estimated at 50–100 boats—reflected Kells’ small-scale operation, with most units sold in New England and the Midwest for lake and coastal use.
Construction Details
| Designer | Paul A. Lindh |
|---|---|
| Builder | Kells Corp. |
| Length | 22.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 22.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8 ft |
| p | 20.25 ft |
| e | 8.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.50 ft | 8 ft | 20.25 ft | 8.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 21.69 ft - (6611 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 88.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 19.1 ft - (5822 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.8 ft - (3292 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.29 ft - (4965 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.2 ft - (2804 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 87.86 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.69 ft - (6916 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.09 ft - (3990 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.19 ft - (6459 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 136.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 242 ft² |
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