The Hughes 22 is a 22.0ft masthead sloop designed by Howard Hughes and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1971.
The Hughes 22 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Hughes 22 | ||
| Length | 22 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.67 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.91 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.95 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 130.44 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.26 | ||
| Capsize | 2.33 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.60 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 835 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.93 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 210 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 105.26 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 104.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 26.58 ft | ||
| J | 7.92 ft | ||
| P | 22 ft | ||
| E | 9.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Howard Hughes | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |