Merit 22
11 / 85 - score 71%
The Merit 22 is a 22.0ft masthead sloop designed by Paul Yates and built in fiberglass by Merit Marine Inc. since 1981.
600 units have been built.
The Merit 22 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features
| Model | Merit 22 | ||
| Length | 22 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 2 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 74%
| Sail area / displ. | 22.93 (58%) | the closest to 22.02 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 30 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 153.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.09 (91%) | the closest to 10 | |
| Capsize | 2.54 |
Hull 64%
| Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18 ft (64%) | the closest to 18.67 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.69 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 227 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 115.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 110.40 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28 ft | ||
| J | 8.25 ft | ||
| P | 23 ft | ||
| E | 9.60 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 | Merit Marine Inc. | ||
| Designer | Paul Yates | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 600 |