The Cirrus 22 westerly is a 22.0ft fractional sloop designed by John Butler and built in fiberglass by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. between 1968 and 1972.
398 units have been built.
The Cirrus 22 westerly is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
Main features
| Model | Cirrus 22 westerly | ||
| Length | 22 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.91 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 210.88 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.76 | ||
| Capsize | 2.17 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3240 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1455 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.84 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 233 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 31.25 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 112.71 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 120.02 sq.ft | ||
| I | 26 ft | ||
| J | 8.67 ft | ||
| P | 26.67 ft | ||
| E | 9 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 7 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 5.25 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. | ||
| Designer | John Butler | ||
| First built | 1968 | ||
| Last built | 1972 | ||
| Number built | 398 |