Cape Dory Yachts Dory 22

Sailboat 22′ 4″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 22
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981–1985
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
22′ 4″ (6.80 m)
Waterline length
16′ 4″ (4.97 m)
Beam
7′ 4″ (2.23 m)
Displacement
3,200 lb (1,451 kg)
Ballast
1,400 lb (635 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
249 sq ft (23.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
28′ (8.53 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ (2.74 m)
P (mainsail luff)
24′ (7.32 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.4

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
330

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
44%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.98

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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