Bristol (Sailstar) Caravel 22
Description
The Bristol Caravel 22 (also known as the Bristol 22 Caravel, Sailstar Caravel 22, or simply Caravel 22) is a classic fiberglass trailerable sailboat designed by Halsey Chase Herreshoff and first built in 1968 by Sailstar Boat Co. (later acquired by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island). Approximately 100-150 units were produced through the early 1970s, making it a rare and sought-after pocket cruiser. Inspired by the historic caravel sailing ships, it emphasizes simplicity, seaworthiness, and ease of trailering for weekend escapes or coastal hopping.
Construction Details
| Designer | Herreshoff, Halsey C. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 22.000 ft |
| LOA | 22.000 ft |
| LWL | 19.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.750 ft |
| Displacement | 2850 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 22 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 ft | 9 ft | 22 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.93 ft - (6989 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.15 ft - (7056 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 90.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.01 ft - (6709 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.09 ft - (3685 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.86 ft - (5749 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 113.93 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.14 ft - (7967 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.68 ft - (4474 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.44 ft - (7449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 176.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.14 ft - (7967 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.05 ft - (7330 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 291 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 26.14 ft - (7967 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 360 ft² |
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