One Hundred Choices for the Best Small Cruiser

* = Seven boats appear in above lists twice.

Listed on the opposite page are one hundred choices for the "Best Small Cruiser." There are, of course, many more than one hundred choices for the "best" small cruising sailboat. In fact, there are 360 choices reported in this guide alone, and at least a few boats beyond those, on which we failed to find sufficient data to include here. In any case, as the saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison. That is, a sailboat that one person does not like at all can be one that someone else likes very much.

One of the main reasons for this is that different boats are designed for different purposes: boats best for cruising in shallow bay waters versus deep ocean waters, for example. Styles vary to suit different tastes: traditional versus modern design, for example. Boats that do well in around-the-buoy racing may not be so well suited to cruising. A boat built to the highest standards of quality may not suit the pocketbook of the casual weekend trailer-sailor. And the range of choices goes on and on.

To help narrow the field of choices for the reader who is eager to find the right boat to buy, and doesn't have the patience to wade through all the facts and figures on all 360 boats presented in this guide, we have (somewhat arbitrarily)

devised a hundred choices, broken into groups of a dozen or so. Are you looking for a single-masted character boat? We list thirteen of them here, from 18 to 25 feet on deck. Do you yen for a two-masted yawl or ketch? We list every one of the dozen covered in this guide. Do you prefer a custom- built boat or at least very high quality construction? We show thirteen "high-end" choices, though you could find others in these pages. We also list fifteen good cruising boats for a family of four, and another thirteen for a cruising couple without children or guests aboard. We choose fifteen round-the-buoys racers for your consideration, and a dozen blue water cruisers, including a 15-footer that has sailed from California to Hawaii (though some may not agree that such a feat qualifies such a boat for offshore work).

Although there isn't space to include photos of every boat in this book, or even the one-hundred choices listed as "best," we have dug up representative sample photos from our vast collection of boat sales brochures to include on the following pages. They are arranged in roughly alphabetical order. If you don't find a picture of the boat you're interested in, try searching Google. There's a huge cache of photos there.

Alerion Express Cat

Alerion Express Cat 19 (details on page 20) is a high-end cruiser designed, among other things, for easy trailering and ramp launching.

Sailboat Bay Cruiser

Bay Hen 21 (page 85) is a character boat that's easy to launch and trailer.

Alerion Express Cat

Beneteau First 26 (25) (page 323) will nicely accommodate a family of four for cruising.

Best Small Cruiser Sailboats

Bluejacket Motorsailer 23 (page 222) is a character boat with great comfort for cruising two.

Best Small Sailboats For Cruising

Beneteau First 235 (22) (page 152) is a good boat for a cruising couple.

Best Small Cruiser Sailboats

Blazer 23 (page 221) is a competitive racer. The author (trimming jib) is sailing here with other writers John Rousmaniere (steering) and Freeman Pittman, tech editor at Sail magazine.

Small Motorsailer Boats

Bluejacket Motorsailer 23 interior (also see to left) is particularly comfortable when cruising in rainy weather.

Bridges Point

Bridges Point 24 (page 275) is available either as a finished boat or a kit.

Cape Dory 25d

Cape Dory Typhoon 18 (19) (page 23) has enough ballast to stand up well in a blow.

1961 Sailboat

Cal 20 (page 89), produced from 1961 to 1977, is still raced in several fleets around the country.

Cape Dory 25d

Cape Dory 25D (page 330) comes close to being the ideal trailerable cruising boat.

Cape Dory 25d

Capri 26 (24) (page 282) features a cabin big enough to "drink ten."

Capri 18 (page 25) was introduced in 1985 and is still being sold today.

Cape Dory 25d

Cheoy Lee Flyer III (25) (page 334) has a Folkboat style hull.

Catalina 22 Mk I (page 157) wins the all-time popularity prize for cruising boats.

Catalina 25 (page 332) came in a great variety of configurations.

Catalina Gaff

Com-Pac 19 (page 27) was drawn by Island Packet designer Bob Johnson.

Island Packet Sailboat

Com-Pac 25 (page 336) has an unusual volume of interior space for her length.

Cornish Shrimper Sailboat

Cornish Crabber 17 (page 31) is elegantly finished on deck and below. Cornish Crabber 22 (page 164) sports a gaff cutter rig.

Oday Interiors

Cornish Crabber 24 (page 284) is a well-built gaff-rigged character boat.

Cornish Shrimper 19 (page 32), a character boat, has an elegant finish, but is short on headroom.

Interior Cornish Shrimper

Dehler 22 (page 167) has a number of high quality features.

Day Sailboat Interior Headroom

Dolphin 24 (O'Day) (page 285) was available either as a kit or as a finished boat.

Dehler 25 (23) (page 227) also uses a "slipway trolley."

Golif Sailboat

Elite 25 (24) (page 289) is fitted out in France, and features the French style of careful interior design.

Eastsail 25 (page 340) is generally built to a customer's specifications with extended offshore cruising in mind.

Golif Sailboat

ETAP 20 (page 98) is built to a high standard of quality and is unsinkable.

Golif Sailboat

ETAP 23 (22) (page 169) like other ETAP boats, she is double-skinned in a foam sandwich for flotation.

Day Sailboat Specifications

Golif 21 (page 99) from France has an unusual cabin ventilation system.

Oysterman Sailboat

Irwin 10/4 (25) (page 347), as the saying goes, can drink ten, eat six, and sleep four.

J/24 (page 294) is said to be the world's most popular one-design keelboat.

Oysterman Sailboat

La Paz 25 (page 353) features an open cockpit for deck chairs and berths for six below.

Jeanneau Bahia 23 (20) (page 106) features a clever cabin table design.

Oysterman Sailboat

Menger Oysterman 23 (page 237) Montgomery 15 (page 71) and is a character boat based on the Montgomery 17 (page 46) both have molded

Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. lapstrake hulls.

Montgomery Sailboat

Marshall Sanderling 18 (page 40) has been in production for almost fifty years, and continues to be popular.

Oysterman Sailboat

Morgan 24/25 (25) (page 358) is fast and weatherly, especially in light air.

Montgomery Sailboat

Newman Friendship Sloop 25 (page 360) conjures romantic memories of Maine fishermen.

Oysterman Sailboat

Nimble 24/25 (25) (page 361) was produced in several configurations, including both a sloop and a yawl rig.

New Moon 25 (page 379) can be fitted out to the customer's specifications.

Nimble Pilothouse Yawl

Nimble 24/25 (25) (page 361) is available as a pilothouse with six feet of headroom, great for cold weather cruising.

Morgan Sailboat

Nimble 20 (21) (page 116) features a yawl rig, rare in a boat so small.

Nonsuch 22 (page 185) was designed with the idea of elegant simplicity.

Flicka Rig

O'Day 26 (25) (page 362) is a near sistership to the O'Day 25.

Flicka Rig

Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 (page 120) is generally considered a very high quality product, commanding a premium price in the used boat market.

Pacific Seacraft Dana

Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 (page 303) is solidly built to cruise in a bay or an ocean.

Parker Dawson Sailboat

Parker Dawson 26 (page 364) has two separate cabins, and a center cockpit enclosed in canvas can be a third.

Seacraft Enclosed

Quickstep 24 (page 306) was built by several firms, giving a choice of several accommodations plans.

Rob Roy Sailboat

Rob Roy 23 (page 246) has the makings of a classic small yacht.

Santana Sailboat

Sand Hen 24 (page 308), with lightweight spars and no shrouds, should be easy to trailer and launch.

Santana Sail Pic

Santana 20 (page 131) was a very early entry in the "sport boat" market and is still popular.

Parker Dawson Sailboat

Santana 21 (page 132), with a D/L ratio of only 86, is classified as an ultralight.

Southcoast Sailboat

Santana 22 (page 198), an ageless design, is still popular after over 40 years.

Sea Pearl 21 (page 136) is simple, light, and shallow draft, perfect for casual beach cruising.

Southcoast Sailboat

Seaward 25 (24) (page 310) has a sleek and salty look and is well built.

Plan Sailboat Sirius

Shark 24 (page 312) has done well in racing over the years.

Southcoast Sailboat

South Coast 23 (page 255) was converted to a yawl from a sloop (see photo bottom left).

Stone Horse Pictures

South Coast 23 (page 255) Stone Horse 23 (page 258) is a classic shown here was built from a kit. designed over 75 years ago.

Tanzer 22 (23) (page 259) has a strong class association that promotes both one-design racing and cruising get-togethers (two views, left and right).

Terrapin Sailboat

Terrapin 24 (25) (page 371) ^ |ike her Vancouver 25 (page 372) is well namesake, slow but comfortable. equipped for extended cruising.

Terrapin Sailboats

Vertue II 25 (page 373) is a no-nonsense heavy cruiser made for ocean passages.

Potter Sailboat

West Wight Potter 15 (page 64) has made some long distance cruises, including one from California to Hawaii.

West Wight Potter 19 (page 65) is still selling well after over thirty years of production.

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Readers' Questions

What similar boat to cornish crabber 17 plans?
The Colvic Watson 25 Sailer is a similar boat to the Cornish Crabber 17. It has a traditional long keel and tiller steering. It is a roomy boat and makes a superb cruising boat for coastal and inland waters.
How is beneteau and jenneau related?
Beneteau and Jeanneau are both subsidiaries of the French group, Beneteau Group. The two brands have been part of the Beneteau Group since 2000, when Beneteau acquired Jeanneau. Both brands specialize in sailboats, motorboats, and powerboats.
Is the Com Pac sailboat considered a high end production?
No, the Com Pac sailboat is not considered a high end production boat.
What is the headroom in a dehler 25 sailboat?
The headroom in a Dehler 25 sailboat is approximately 1.85m (6 ft).
Are etap sailing boats still made?
Yes, Etap sailing boats are still made. Etap produces a wide range of sailing boat models, including the Cruiser and Cruiser Club series, the 21, 22 and 23 meters, and the Open and Weekender series. Many of the Etap sailing boats are still in production today, offering quality and innovation that continues to make them popular among sailing enthusiasts.
How many sirius 21 sailboats are still sailing?
It is difficult to accurately quantify the number of Sirus 21 sailboats that are still sailing. Most estimates place the number at around 200, though it is likely that the actual figure is higher.
Is the Sirius 21 sailboat really Unsinkable?
No. While Sirius 21 sailboats are designed to be safe and stable, no boat is truly unsinkable.
Has any one done any blue water sailing on an Eastward Ho 24' sailboat ?
No, I have not done any blue water sailing on an Eastward Ho 24' sailboat. However, I do know a few people who have owned Eastward Ho 24' sailboats, and some of them have taken them out for extended cruises, so it is possible that someone has done blue water sailing in one.
Is the rob roy 23 a bluewater boat?
No, the Rob Roy 23 is not a bluewater boat. It is more suited for inland lake and river cruising.
Is beneteau 235 unsinkable?
No, the Beneteau 235 is not unsinkable. Like all sailboats, the Beneteau 235 is susceptible to water taking on board. Water can enter the boat through a breach in the hull or through open hatches and ports.
Are compac 19 good boats?
The Compac 19 is an excellent boat that is great for short day cruises, fishing, and weekend getaways. It is often praised for its excellent maneuverability, easy handling, and low maintenance cost. The boat features a functional and reliable design, making it an attractive choice for both recreational and commercial use. Additionally, the Compac 19 has a spacious cabin, large cockpit, and ample storage for overnight trips.
How to rig sirius 21 sailboat?
Rigging a Sirius 21 sailboat is a straightforward process, but it should be done carefully to ensure the safety of the boat and its crew. Attach the mainsail halyard to the handle at the top of the mast and thread it through the mast sheave. Attach the spinnaker halyard, also known as the topping lift, to the aft side of the mast and thread it through the mast sheave. Attach the jib halyard to the clew of the jib and thread it through the mast sheave. Attach the mainsheet to the end of the boom, then attach the boom vang and the outhaul to the boom. Attach the jib sheet to the clew of the jib and run it through the pulley at the base of the mast. Attach the main and jib traveler lines to the tracks on the deck and thread them through the blocks at the mast base. Attach the mainsail to the mast and boom and the jib to the fore stay. Attach the main tack to the clew and then attach the clew to the boom. Attach the jib tack and clew to the forestay. Finally, attach all of the running rigging lines and adjust the tension as needed.

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9 Small Sailboats Under 30 Ft We Love

Our editorial staff selected 9 small sailboats under 30′ from all over the world. Today small sailboats have electronics for navigation and entertainment, an engine for light wind and accomodations to sleep onboard. Which is your preferred one between these 9 small sailboats?

Albin Vega 27

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The Albin Vega 27 is a fiberglass sailboat that was produced by the Albin Motor Boat Company in the 1970s. It is a small, versatile vessel that is popular with sailors due to its good performance and comfortable interior. The Albin Vega 27 has a length of 27 feet (8.2 meters) and a beam (width) of 8.1 feet (2.46 meters). It is designed to be sailed single-handed, but can accommodate up to six people.

  • Hull Type:  Long fin keel
  • Hull Material:   GRP (fibreglass)
  • Length Overall:  27′ 1″ / 8.25m
  • Waterline Length:  23′ 0″ / 7.01m
  • Beam:  8′ 1″ / 2.46m
  • Draft:  3′ 8″ / 1.12m
  • Rig Type:  Masthead sloop
  • Displacement:  5,070lb / 2,300kg
  • Designer:  Per Brohall
  • Builder:  Albin Marine AB (Sweden)
  • Year First Built:  1965
  • Year Last Built:  1979
  • Number Built:  3,450

Alpin Ballad 

santana 28 sailboat review

  • Hull Type:  Fin with skeg-hung rudder
  • Length Overall:  29′ 11″ / 9.12m
  • Waterline Length:  22′ 7″ / 6.88m
  • Beam:  9′ 8″ / 2.95m
  • Draft:  5′ 1″ / 1.55m
  • Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop
  • Displacement:  7,276lb / 3,300kg
  • Designer:  Rolf Magnusson
  • Builder:  Albin Marine (Sweden)
  • Year First Built:  1971
  • Year Last Built:  1982
  • Number Built:  1500

santana 28 sailboat review

The Bristol 24 has a length of 24.6 feet (7.5 meters) and a beam (width) of 8 feet (2.4 meters). It is designed to be sailed by a small crew, but can accommodate up to four people. The boat has a displacement of 4,920 lb (2,685 kilograms) and is equipped with a standard keel.

  • Hull Type:  Long Keel
  • Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)
  • Length Overall:  24′ 6″ / 7.5m
  • Waterline Length:  18′ 1″ / 5.5m
  • Beam:  8′ 0″ / 2.4m
  • Draft:  3′ 5″ / 1.0m
  • Displacement:  5,920lb / 2,685kg
  • Designer:  Paul Coble
  • Builder:  Bristol Yachts inc (US)
  • Year First Built:  1969
  • Year Last Built:  1972
  • Number Built:  800

Contessa 28

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The Contessa 24 is a fiberglass sailboat that was designed by David Sadler and produced by the Contessa Yachts company in the 1970s. The Contessa 24 has a length of 27.8 feet (8.43 meters) and a beam (width) of 9.5 feet (2.87 meters). It is designed to be sailed by a small crew, but can accommodate up to four people. The boat has a displacement of 3,162 kilograms and is equipped with a fin keel, which provides stability and improves its performance in a range of wind and sea conditions.

  • Hull Type:  fin keel with spade rudder
  • Hull Material:  GRP (Fiberglass)
  • Length Overall:  27′ 8″ / 8.43m
  • Waterline Length:  22′ 0″ / 6.71m
  • Beam:  9′ 5″ / 2.87m
  • Draft:  4′ 10″ / 1.47m
  • Rig Type:  Masthead sloop
  • Displacement:  6,970lb / 3,162kg
  • Designer:  Doug Peterson
  • Builder:  Jeremy Rogers
  • Year First Built:  1977

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The Dufour 29 is a fiberglass sailboat that was produced by the Dufour Yachts company in the 1970s. The Dufour 29 has a length of 29.4 feet (8.94 meters) and a beam (width) of 9.8 feet (2.95 meters). It is designed to be sailed by a small crew but can accommodate up to six people. The boat has a displacement of 7,250 pounds (3,289 kilograms) and is equipped with a fin keel.

  • Length Overall:  29′ 4″ / 8.94m
  • Waterline Length:  25′ 1″ / 7.64m
  • Draft:  5′ 3″ / 1.60m
  • Displacement:  7,250lb / 3,289kg
  • Designer:  Michael Dufour
  • Builder:   Dufour (France)
  • Year First Built:  1975
  • Year Last Built:  1984

Great Dane 28

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The Great Dane 28 is a fiberglass sailboat that was produced by the Great Dane Yachts company in the 1970s. The Great Dane 28 has a length of 28 feet (8.5 meters) and a beam (width) of 10.4 feet (3.2 meters). It is designed to be sailed by a small crew, but can accommodate up to six people. The boat has a displacement of 8,500 pounds (3,856 kilograms) and is equipped with a fin keel.

  • Hull Type:  Long keel with transom-hung rudder
  • Length Overall:  28′ 0″ / 8.5m
  • Waterline Length:  21′ 4″ / 6.5m
  • Beam:  10′ 4″ / 3.2m
  • Draft:  4′ 6″ / 1.4m
  • Displacement:  8,500lb / 3,856kg
  • Designer:  Aage Utzon in conjunction with Klaus Baess
  • Builder:  Klauss Baess, Copenhagen (Denmark)
  • Year Last Built:  1989
  • Number Built:  300

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The Sabre 27 is a fiberglass sailboat that was produced by the Sabre Yachts company in the 1970s. The Sabre 27 has a length of 27 feet (8.2 meters) and a beam (width) of 9 feet (2.6 meters). The boat has a displacement of 6,800 pounds (3,084 kilograms) and is equipped with a fin keel.

  • Hull Type:  Fin and skeg-hung rudder
  • Hull Material:  GRP (fibreglass)
  • Length Overall:  27′ 0″ / 8.2m
  • Waterline Length:  22′ 2″ / 6.8m
  • Beam:  9′ 0″ / 2.7m
  • Displacement:  6,800lb / 3,084kg
  • Designer:  Alan Hill
  • Builder:  Marine Construction Ltd (UK)
  • Number Built:  400

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  • Hull Type:  Long keel with transom-hung rudder
  • Length Overall:  28′ 3″ / 8.6m
  • Waterline Length:  21′ 6″ / 6.6m
  • Beam:  8′ 1″ / 2.5m
  • Draft:  5′ 0″ / 1.5m
  • Rig Type:  masthead sloop
  • Displacement:  9,968lb / 4,521kg
  • Designer:  Kim Holman
  • Builder:  Uphams (UK) and Tyler (UK)
  • Year First Built:  1964
  • Year Last Built:  1983
  • Number Built:  200

Westerly 22

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The Westerly 22 is a fiberglass sailboat that was produced by the Westerly Yachts company in the 1970s. The Westerly 22 has a length of 22 feet (6.8 meters) and a beam (width) of 7.6 feet (2.3 meters).

  • Hull Type:~  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
  • Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: ~ 16.95
  • Displacement/Length Ratio: ~ 228
  • Designer:~  Denis Rayner
  • Builder:~  Westerly Marine Ltd (UK)
  • Year First Built:~  1963
  • Year Last Built:~  1967
  • Number Built:~  332

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WTH?!? why there is no boat which started it all? Pearson Triton 1959 first GRP production boat? many circumnavigated I with mine singlehandedly crossed Atlantic few times.

And no Westsail 28? :O who made this list must do better homework! ! your list is garbage!

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I am looking at a 1973 Santana 27 for day sailing and short coastal cruising. Is this a decent boat? Any warnings?  

I too am looking at a Santana 27 (day after tomorrow in fact), I would appreciate any info gleaned from this blog or from any other source. The web has precious little info and only a few pics. If anyone in the community spots one and has time to have a brief discussion with the owner, I'd love to hear the outcome of those discussions.  

Today's the day? Hi Bear, I've really been enjoying my Santana 27 "Vajra" for the past year. The only other sailboat I've had was a Columbia 26 Mk II, so my experience is a bit limited. I get comments from experienced sailors like "well balanced" and "sails like a much bigger boat." I'm not surprised that you're not finding much on the web, apparently only 200 or so were produced. She definitely has more charm than the average little sailboat, seems well-built and well-thought out. I sail the SF Bay often though I've only have gone out the gate with her once. Classic features and layout, a good sailor, easy to singlehand and fun for a group. The V-berth forward cabin is roomy and pleasant to sleep in. Mine has a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel (which apparently replaced a Wankel rotary inboard according to docs I found onboard). Good luck!  

GreatWhite

I have only seen the 2023s and 3030s they are similar in that they are cruiser racers. This design is one with a fixed keel. Here are the specs off the site: Santana 27 -- W.D Schock Corp. Looks like a nice boat, good luck.  

jimmyb116

I have looked at that boat at westport marina nice little boat way to much money?  

Must be a different boat. The Santana that I've just been referring to is not in Victoria but rather much farther north. I find this quite remarkable as my understanding is; that there were only 200 or so made. To find 1% of the total production here on Vancouver Island is a surprise. Bear  

Follow up "Looking". The Admiral and I drove 100 klm to have a look at the Santana 27. Interestingly the hull had been spray foamed inside and a pretty fare job of it. Here in the Pacific North West, condensation can be a significant issue but in spite of the cold, damp day 14 Nov. '08, the interior was dry. I mean 2 tablespoons of fresh water under the bilge boards type dry. Interior absolutely plain Jane no frills. No electronics no guages. The original Atomic four and a complete parts unit were on the sellers shop floor as well as roller furling spools and swivels (yet to be installed). Mariner outboard wit charger plus smallish solar panel to trickle charge battery.Four winches in good order and brand new life lines. I could sail it home in a day but first will arrange with vendor for sea trials as he suggested.  

ClydeJunior

TSOJOURNER said: Santana 27 I bought a new Santana 27 in 1970 and sailed it on Lake Michigan for 37 years. Last year when we got a new boat, I shipped it to my son to use on the Chesapeake. We have loved the boat and don't think we could have made a better choice in this size range. It was solidly built, sails and handles well. and is comfortable. It is also fairly fast for its era and it is stiff. In 1996, we took first in fleet in the annual Chicago to Waukegan race mostly on a reach in 30 m.p.h. winds with full main and 155% genoa. Most of the other boats were newer and bigger but could not carry full sail in those conditions. It has also been a comfortable cruiser for its size able to handle some pretty rough conditions. If you are buying a boat this old you do have to be prepared to put time and effort into repair and maintenance regularly. Decks delaminate, water leaks will cause rot in the bulkheads and even the bunks and cabinetry. check under the chain plates for soft spots in the bulkheads and for signs of leakage around hatches and windows. After 22 years I had to replace all the interior bulk heads and cabinets in my 27. Delamination in parts of the deck have been repaired from time to time and the hull and deck have been painted a couple of times. The boat still looks good and sails like new. If you buy a newer boat, there will probably be a lot less work but then you can't find one for a few thousand dollars either. Besides working on a boat is almost as much fun as sailing it, isn't it? After 38 years, I'm still happy with the Santana 27 and don't think we could have made a better choice in this size range. Click to expand...

John: Thank you so much for the "long view" this is exactly the type of info I've been looking for. This is decision week so will post again with details. Thanx to all who have read and responded. Bear  

I just bought a Santana 27 in San Diego She needs all the rigging replaced, running and standing. 1) Does anyone know the wire diameter size on the uppers and lowers, as well as the backstay and forestay? 2) Does anyone know if there are any forums or websites devoted to these boats? I'm thinking about making one to collect our combined knowledge. What do you know that you could share?  

mike93108 said: I just bought a Santana 27 in San Diego She needs all the rigging replaced, running and standing. 1) Does anyone know the wire diameter size on the uppers and lowers, as well as the backstay and forestay? 2) Does anyone know if there are any forums or websites devoted to these boats? I'm thinking about making one to collect our combined knowledge. What do you know that you could share? Click to expand...

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I don't know whether you have seen this https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/santana-27 or this: 1971 Schock Santana 27 sailboat for sale in Washington  

I have had a santana w7 for a year now. I need to replace the keel bolts. Does anyone have any information on how the studs are embedded into the keel? Mine are severely rusted and will need to replace both nuts, washers, and studs.  

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First impressions The Santana 22 is a handsome little boat with nicely proportioned lines. In some ways-and I know this will offend some-it is a better looking boat than the Cal 20, the Bill Lapworth classic that some say inspired Mull's design. Instead of a raised flush deck, it has a low-profile cabintrunk with two large portlights per side. Both boats feature long cockpits, but while the Cal 20 has an outboard rudder and transom tiller, the Santana 22 has a spade rudder and cockpit tiller. Below the waterline, the Santana 22 has a sweptback fin keel that accounts for 1,230 pounds of ballast, creating a ballast-to-displacement ratio of almost 50 percent. Like the Cal 20, the Santana can stand up to a blow, and not surprisingly, there is an active fleet on blustery San Francisco Bay. Unlike the fractionally rigged Cal 20, the Santana 22 is a masthead sloop with a working sail area of 217 square feet. One of the best features of the boat is that it appeals to a wide range of sailors, from an inexperienced couple or family looking for a first boat to competitive sailors looking for an affordable and exciting one-design and PHRF racer. Construction Nothing defines original construction quality better than a careful look at how well a boat has held up after years of hard use. These small but tough boats have held up very well indeed. "When we started the process to reintroduce the 22, we talked with the local fleets and looked at a lot of the old boats up and down the California coast," Schock said. "Many of the boats were more than 30 years old, and they are still sailing three nights a week. I guess it wasn't a bad idea to put so much glass into them." The 22 hull is solid fiberglass and, like Schock says, heavily laid up. The deck is balsa cored. One of the improvements on the new 22 is a better hull-and-deck joint. On the old boats the joint was covered by a somewhat flimsy rubrail and vulnerable to impact. The keel was cast iron, and the original keel bolts were galvanized iron. According to Schock these bolts had a life expectancy of about 30 years, and most boats have been retrofitted with stainless bolts. The mast is deck-stepped, and most boats have been fitted with a support post. That is another improvement on the new 22. Instead of a compression post, an athwartship fiberglass deck beam supports the mast and opens up the interior. The interior isn't fancy, but the two-compartment arrangement with four berths is all you need. What to look for Most Santana 22s have been raced hard for years, which is the perfect recipe for revealing a boat's flaws. Steve Seal, who was a consultant for the new 22 project and specializes in supplying parts and advice for old Cals and the Santana 22, (and who, incidentally, attended high school with Schock and Bill Lee) suggested carefully inspecting a used 22's spars and standing rigging. The original chainplates were aluminum and they tended to elongate and corrode over the years. A chainplate failure can lead to a dismasting. If the chainplates have not been changed to stainless steel, it should be the project on the top of your list. Seal also suggested upgrading the standing rigging, especially the lower stays that at times carry the most load. The original boom section was too light and occasionally failed under load. While it is likely that the section has either been replaced or upgraded, be sure to find out. The gooseneck fitting was also a bit undersized. Other items to check include the previously mentioned keel bolts and rudder play, which seems to be a common problem. The stainless steel rudder post may need better bearing support in the fiberglass rudder tube, which is a hot topic of conversation on the Santana 22 owner's Web page.

On deck The Santana 22 cockpit is ideal for racing but can get uncomfortable on longer sails. The coaming boards tend to hit you in the small of the back, and the shallow design of the well makes it hard to brace or stretch your legs. On the plus side, all major sail controls can be easily reached from the helm, and in fact, the boat is set up for easy singlehanding. The sheet winches are mounted on molded islands, and the mainsheet traveler is aft, allowing for efficient end-boom sheeting. Most boats are rigged with backstay adjusters within easy reach of the helmsman. The side decks have a fair bit of camber, which seems awkward when the boat isn't heeled, but is really a practical feature while under sail and also creates more room below. There are usually two sets of headsail tracks, one on the coachroof for upwind work and another on the rail. There are teak grab rails on the coachroof and some owners have mounted another set on the foredeck, both for safety and for lashing sail bags. Depending on how actively a boat has been raced, it may or may not be set up with lifelines. The nonskid on older boats is likely to be well worn. The stemhead fitting is rather small, and some owners have retrofitted a bow roller for cruising. Author John Vigor has a detailed description of this upgrade on the owner's Web page. Down below "We looked at several different interior options for the new 22 but finally decided that the original arrangement still worked the best," Schock said. Or as one owner put it, "Anyway you slice it, the interior is bare-bones." The interior consists of two full-length berths forward, two full-length settee berths in the saloon and a surprising amount of elbowroom. If you go back to the Cal 20 comparison, the Santana 22 seems downright spacious. You will likely find a variety of owner modifications as some boats have been set up for cruising and may include an imaginative galley and even a fold-out table for navigation. There is good storage below each bunk and in lockers. Most boats are fitted with porta-potties, one of mankind's least noble inventions. The headroom is what manufacturers used to call with a straight face "full-sitting" headroom.

Engine The Santana 22 is set up for an outboard engine. A clever cutout in the transom allows the motor to be efficiently mounted down low yet still easily lifted out of the water. Schock noted that the transom is strong enough to support the new four-stroke engines. Engines on most used boats will range from 4 to 10 horsepower. Outboard engines are notoriously fickle, so if you have any doubts about the engine do yourself a favor, bite the bullet and purchase a new model. Performance under power is adequate, and the Santana 22 is so nimble under sail that powering is usually only required when maneuvering in close quarters or when trying to get home on a completely calm afternoon.

Under way "There is no doubt in my mind that the reason the Santana 22 has remained so popular is that is a great performer," Schock said with more than a little pride. "The boat is well known for its ability to handle heavy weather, but it is not a slug in light air." The Santana owner's Web page and the San Francisco one-design association page are filled with advice for making the boat perform better throughout a range of conditions. John Skinner contributes an excellent piece on tuning the rig and making subtle adjustments while under way. The Santana one-design association has two classes, one with spinnaker and one without. Both classes are popular, and races along the California coast will often see more than 20 boats turn up at the starting line. On the wind, the Santana 22 is fairly stiff, although it helps to be able to shift the crew to rail when working toward the windward mark. Off the wind, the boat has terrific steering control because the spade rudder is located well aft. The beam in the mid and aft hull sections also keeps the boat balanced and cuts down on rolling. The Santana 22 can carry sail in breezy conditions, and the masthead spinnaker really gives the boat punch while reaching. Conclusion The Santana 22 is what sailing should be all about. With new and used versions, it offers the proverbial best of both worlds. It is a well-built, spirited boat that can be purchased for less than $3,000 on the used boat market. It is a perfect first boat, and with active one-design associations, especially on the West Coast, you can develop and hone your sailing skills without breaking the bank. If you find that you love the boat but would like a new, less maintenance-intensive version, you can order a new one.

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has anyone sailed a santana 21'?

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Steve de Filippis

there's one out there for a darn good price, anyone have any feedback on this boat?  

Steve There are alot of the 21's where I sail. The people that I have talked to liked their 21 as a first or second boat. My suggestion is to get aboard, check out what you think of the sailing ability and the cabin space and go from there. r.w.landau  

santana 21 This was a popular racer years ago. They are fun & fast and easily trailered. I have been out of it for a few years, but you may want to check with USSailing. I wouldn't be surprised if there weren't active fleets about the US. Mark  

Bob Camarena

My First Boat A Santana 21 was my first sailboat (I've since moved up to a Catalina 30 with stops at a MacGregor 25 and a Catalina 27). The Santana is a great sailing boat and is easy to single hand. Accomodations are minimal but it has a very large v-berth. They were very well built by Schock in Southern CA. It doesn't have the interior room of a Catalina 22, but I think it's a better sailing boat. If it's in good condition at a good price, it should serve you well. There are quite a few links on the web if you just do a search on "Santana 21". The attached link will take you to a brochure.  

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Santana 22 is a 22 ′ 2 ″ / 6.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Schock W.D. starting in 1966.

Drawing of Santana 22

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The SANTANA 22 is the first production design by Gary Mull. An updated version was still being built in 2010. Also built under license in Australia. (Triton Boat Co.) Dimensions from W.D. Schock Corp. (1966)

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  1. Santana 28

    SchockT. 4575 posts · Joined 2012. #9 · Oct 17, 2012. Looking at photos of the 28 the big difference from the 30 is in the stern quarter and transom. The 28 doesn't have the IOR pinched stern, it is a more traditional shape. This will likely make the 28 a bit better behaved off the wind with following seas.

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  4. Santana 28

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    Review of Santana 28. Basic specs. The Santana 28 is a sailboat. ... The SA/D for Santana 28 with ISO 8666 reference sail is 16.5, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 19.9. Low High 58% 0 50 100. The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 58% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind.

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  10. Santana 28

    The Santana 28 is a 28.29ft masthead sloop designed by Shad Turner and built in fiberglass by Schock W.D. between 1976 and 1978. 40 units have been built. The Santana 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal ...

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    Like. S. SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #8 · Nov 23, 2008. Santana 27. I bought a new Santana 27 in 1970 and sailed it on Lake Michigan for 37 years. Last year when we got a new boat, I shipped it to my son to use on the Chesapeake.

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    An exception to this may be the J-Boats designs. But in that case the company has learned to build on the momentum of its first J/24. The Santana 20 is a good boat, and owners and crews love it. The new model features a redesigned deck with a rolled cockpit edge like a 505 dinghy. This is very easy on the legs.

  14. Santana 25'

    Santana 25. We had a dark brown Santana 25 on our lake called Coffee break. It was an average 25 foot boat probably nicer than the San Juan 24, similar to the US 25 and the C&C 25. If you are talking about the Santana 525 we have about 20 of them locally. They are a wide beam flying saucer shape that is fine for light air lake sailing.

  15. Boat: 1979 WD Schock Santana 28

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  16. Santana 22

    The Santana 22 went into production in 1966 and W.D. Schock Corp. built about 800 boats before it was finally taken off line in 1978. In an unusual twist for an old boat, W.D. Schock Corp. took another look at the Santana 22 in 2001. "Retro is in," Schock said. "Besides, people have been pestering us to build new 22s for years."

  17. has anyone sailed a santana 21'?

    Bob Camarena. Feb 1, 2003. #4. My First Boat. A Santana 21 was my first sailboat (I've since moved up to a Catalina 30 with stops at a MacGregor 25 and a Catalina 27). The Santana is a great sailing boat and is easy to single hand. Accomodations are minimal but it has a very large v-berth. They were very well built by Schock in Southern CA.

  18. SANTANA 20

    It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5

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  20. Santana 35

    The Santana 35 is an American sailboat that was designed by W. Shad Turner as a racer-cruiser and first built in 1978. The design was developed into the Schock 35 in 1984, using the same hull design, but a taller mast and deeper keel. Production. The design was ...

  21. Santana 22

    The SANTANA 22 is the first production design by Gary Mull. An updated version was still being built in 2010. Also built under license in Australia. (Triton Boat Co.) Dimensions from W.D. Schock Corp. (1966) Suggest Improvements. Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY.

  22. SANTANA 30

    893.28 pounds/inch: calculation mobile. 2 nd ad half width ... Not to be confused with the later SANTANA 30-30, an entirely different design. ... Camden, Maine, 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. ...