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The Westerly 22 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators
The Westerly 22, a masthead sloop, was designed by Denys Rayner and built in the UK by Westerly Marine Ltd.
Published Specification for the Westerly 22
Underwater Configuration: Bilge keel and skeg-hung rudder
Hull Material: GRP (fibreglass)
Length Overall: 22' 3" / 6.8m
Waterline Length: 18' 4" / 5.6m
Beam: 7' 6" / 2.3m
Draft: 2' 3" / 0.7m
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
Displacement: 4,150lb / 1,429kg
Designer: Denys Rayner
Builder: Westerly Marine Ltd (UK)
Year First Built: 1963
Year Last Built: 1967
Number Built: 332
Owners Association: Westerly Owners Association
Published Design Ratios for the Westerly 22
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 17.0
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 33.3
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 228
4. Comfort Ratio: 17.0
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.1
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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Westerly 22
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.0 suggests that she'll approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 33.3 means that a sailboat like the Westerly 22 (which doesn't have a stiffness-enhancing bulb keel), is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 228, tells us she's a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 17.0 suggests that crew comfort in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a lightweight racing boat. Upwind she'll slam enough to shake your fillings out with a motion that cruising sailors have no desire to get used to.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 2.1 indicates that a Westerly 22 would not be the wisest choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making owing to the lower resistance to capsize in strong winds and heavy seas that is associated with sailboats with a CSF of 2.0 and above.
More about the Westerly 22
Accommodation
Four people can sleep comfortably on the Westerly 22, which has a cozy forecabin with a double "V"-shaped berth and a main cabin with two long couches that can be used as berths. The galley area is split between the two sides of the main cabin, with a stove and grill on the left and a sink on the right. A small desk for navigation is also on the left, above the stove. The toilet is hidden under the "V"-berth in the forecabin.
Sail Plan & Rigging
The Westerly 22 has a Gunter rig or an optional masthead sloop rig. The Gunter rig has a large roller-reefed mainsail and a jib, while the masthead sloop rig has a mainsail and a genoa. The sail area is 227 sq ft for both rigs. The Gunter rig is easier to set up and lower and can perform well in a good breeze.
Keel Options
The Westerly 22 has twin fixed keels made of iron. The draft of the boat is 2'3", which allows it to sail in shallow waters and be easily trailerable.
Sailing Performance
The Westerly 22 has a hull speed of 5.74 kn and a displacement-to-length ratio of 253, which indicates a moderate-performance cruiser. The boat is stable, seaworthy and capable of long-distance voyages. In 1965, the Gunter rigged Westerly 22 "Young Tiger" did an Atlantic crossing with three adults.
Average Cost
The average cost of a secondhand Westerly 22 sailboat depends on the condition, equipment and location of the boat. Based on some online listings, the price range can vary from £1,500 to £4,000.
Denys Rayner, the Designer
Denys Rayner founded Westerly Marine Construction Ltd., which became one of Britain's most successful yacht building companies. Some of the other sailboats he designed are:
- Westcoaster 20: A wooden sailboat that was built by Beacon Boats Co Ltd starting in 1960;
- Westerly 30: A larger sailboat that was introduced in 1966;
- Westerly Windrush 25: A twin keel sailboat that was launched in 1966;
- Westerly 25: A similar sailboat to the Windrush 25 that was introduced in 1964;
- Westerly Nomad 22: A modified version of the Westerly 22 with a different coachroof and a larger cockpit;
- Westerly 25: A similar sailboat to the Windrush 25 that was introduced in 1964.
Rayner was a pioneer of the 'bilge keel' type of small yachts, which could be beached easily and had better stability. He died in 1967, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and popular designs.
The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.
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How to get the best out of your Westerly [22]
- Thread starter Marakei
- Start date 22 Dec 2013
- 22 Dec 2013
Here is a link to the booklet ‘Getting the best out of your Westerly’ written by Denys Rayner, who designed the Westerly 22. The booklet was distributed with new boats. The boat is called 'Westerly' because at the time it was the only Westerly model. This transcript comes from the Westerly Owners' Association 'WesterlyWiki', although I first read an original copy on a friends' boat. It is of course indispensable for Westerly 22 owners, but I find the notes on the gunter rig and distributing weight in the boat to affect trim of more general interest. I also like the calm way in which Rayner talks of managing the storm rig in a rising force nine. This seems an alarming scenario on a Westerly 22, but Rayner was a veteran of the Battle of the Atlantic and had dealt with far worse! I notice that Rayner suggests the keel bolts will last at least fifty years, which means they might want checking around now. I wonder if he imagined any of the boats would still be in commission fifty years later, let alone how many. http://www.westerly-owners.co.uk/westerlywiki/index.php?title=HOW_TO_GET_THE_BEST_OUT_OF_YOUR_WESTERLY
Thanks for that, Seajet. I noticed a very smart W22 on the moorings at your club when I was around there in the summer, as well as a certain Anderson 22! Since the original post I've found a link to an interesting article by Rayner, about the design and building of the W22s, part of a blog dedicated to the Rayner designs. http://sailingraynersboats.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/very-first-westerly.html Also some thoughts from Simon Baddlesley, a notable W22 sailor, posted on preloved.com reviews in 2006: 'With my university friend Sue Pulford we sailed "Young Tiger" Sail 68 from Lymington to Miami in 1965 when it was still quite original to take 4 ton bilge keel yachts across the Atlantic. We had a lovely voyage and now I'm 64 I'd like another W22. The boat averaged 100 mile a day between Las Palmas and Barbados. I atill think of my boat as the "bed-sitting boat". Good for pottering, a real little caravan, yet happy in the deep ocean. I still doubt that Rayner's idea of twin hydrofoil shaped assymetrical ballast keels has really been discredited. I'd take the W22 anywhere.'
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Can anyone advise me on the seakeeping capabilities of a Westerly 22. I am interested in having a pocket cruiser that can go just about anywhere, but have not had much luck on the web finding accounts of these boats offshore exploits. Any comments would be appreciated, including other small boats ( not Flicka prices) that might suit me. Thanks
There''s an excellent mailing list you can subscribe to for Westerlys. The group is very proactive and knowledgable about Westerlys. I don''t have the addy available but it should be easy to find. Small Westerlys have a good history of crossing the Atlantic. Most I''ve seen cross were the 25 & 32 twin keel versions. In 22'', the single keel 22'' Cirrus or Super Cirrus is probably safer in terms of stability and is capable of serious ocean work. I know of one that sailed from Cal to Hawaii and back. It recently sold for $9500 rigged and ready...including vane, diesel, gear, etc. A Cirrus would be one of my picks for a deep water 22''r on a budget. I''d like it better if it had a full keel and attached rudder though. The only problem is finding a sound 35 yr old boat.
Thanks for the info Bill, I will check out the Cirrus, I am also checking out the Centaurs. I am in the UK right now and there are quite a lot for sale, problem is they are pound for dollar in price. Will probably wait till I return to the States before I buy. Thanks again for your help.
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