Ohlson 22
Description
The Ohlson 22 is a compact Swedish fiberglass cruiser-racer designed by Einar Ohlson (one of the Ohlson brothers, known for elegant, performance-oriented designs in the 1960s–1970s). Built by Fisksätra Shipyard (Sweden) from 1970 to 1977, with 444 hulls constructed (some sources note production by Parca Marin in Finland as well). It features solid GRP construction with a fin keel for balanced handling and good upwind ability, a masthead sloop rig for simplicity and performance, and a practical interior (typically 4 berths with V-forward, settees, small galley/heads, and storage for weekend/coastal cruising). It's praised for seaworthiness, light-air capability from its sail plan, responsive feel, and classic Scandinavian lines—stable, durable, and fun for club racing or family daysailing, with many still actively sailed today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Einar Ohlson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fisksätra Shipyard (Sweden) |
| Length | 21.330 ft |
| LOA | 21.330 ft |
| LWL | 19.360 ft |
| Beam | 8.040 ft |
| Displacement | 3527 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.100 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.09 ft |
| p | 28.25 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.80 ft | 10.09 ft | 28.25 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ohlson 22 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.29 ft - (9232 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.49 ft - (9293 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 176.32 ft² |
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Ohlson 22 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.69 ft - (8135 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.35 ft - (4069 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.21 ft - (7074 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.6 ft - (3536 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 154.92 ft² |
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Ohlson 22 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.69 ft - (9659 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.28 ft - (4962 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.82 ft - (9089 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.14 ft - (4615 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 239.82 ft² |
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Ohlson 22 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.69 ft - (9659 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18.16 ft - (5535 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.16 ft - (5535 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 489.17 ft² |
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