Sirius 22

Description

The Sirius 20, 21 and 22 are a family of Canadian trailerable sailboats designed by Hubert Vandestadt for cruising and first built in 1976. Built by Vandestadt and McGruer Limited in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, from 1976 until 1987 when the company went out of business, more than 600 boats were completed across the entire series. This recreational keelboat features fiberglass construction with wood trim and aluminum spars, incorporating a masthead sloop rig configuration. The Sirius 22 shares many characteristics with its smaller siblings but offers enhanced accommodation and sailing performance. All models in the series feature transom-hung, kick-up rudders controlled by a tiller and iron swing keels that can be locked down, with a fixed lead fin keel available as an option on the 21 and 22. The swing keel system provides exceptional versatility with drafts of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the keel down and 1.33 ft (0.41 m) with it retracted, enabling both shallow-water exploration and easy trailering. The design accommodates five people with sleeping arrangements, plus a dinette table and galley facilities.