Chrysler 22 Std Rig
Description
Designed by naval architect Halsey Herreshoff (known for performance-oriented yachts like the Freedom 40), the Chrysler 22 was introduced in 1975 as part of Chrysler's expansion into sailboats, following models like the Buccaneer 18. It was produced by Chrysler Marine in Plano, Texas, until around 1978-1979, with an estimated several hundred units built. Chrysler, primarily an automaker, entered boating in the 1950s with powerboats and briefly excelled in affordable fiberglass sailboats before selling off its marine division in the early 1980s amid corporate restructuring. The molds were acquired by TMI (renaming it the C-22 or T-22 Sandpiper) and later Starwind/Wellcraft, with limited post-Chrysler production before the assets moved to Brazil. Today, the boat is supported by active owner groups like the Chrysler Sailing Association and Chrysler Sailors, which host regattas, provide technical resources, and facilitate parts sourcing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Herreshoff |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chrysler Marine |
| Length | 22.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 27.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.75 ft |
| p | 23.33 ft |
| e | 7.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.50 ft | 8.75 ft | 23.33 ft | 7.58 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.33 ft - (7111 mm) |
| Foot | 7.58 ft - (2310 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.04 ft - (7327 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.28 ft - (7401 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 90.37 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 21.25 ft - (6477 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 79.66 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.97 ft - (2124 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.74 ° |
| Area | * 83.65 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Foot | 11.167 ft - (3404 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.29 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.65 ft - (2941 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.58 ° |
| Area | * 127.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Leech | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 169.37 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.82 ft - (4517 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.14 ° |
| Area | * 200.06 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 14.167 ft - (4318 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 148.46 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.99 ft - (3959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.82 ° |
| Area | * 175.43 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.63 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.43 ft - (3484 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.18 ° |
| Area | * 154.37 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 25.75 ft - (7849 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 304 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 27.42 ft - (8358 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 367 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 57.6 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.04 ft - (1536 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 26.31 ° |
| Area | * 39.68 ft² |
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