Aquarius 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

21.85' · 6.66 m

Displ.

2,200 lbs · 998 kg

First year

1976

The Aquarius 22, designed by Olympic medalist Peter Barrett and manufactured by Coastal Recreation, Inc. of Costa Mesa, California, stands as a quintessential example of the 1970s American trailersailer movement. Introduced as a more refined middleground between the smaller Aquarius 21 and the more expansive Aquarius 23, the 22 was engineered to offer families a stable, transportable platform for coastal and lake exploration. During its production run, which peaked in the early 1970s, the boat gained a reputation for its robust construction and clever use of space, reflecting the design philosophy that a 22foot vessel should feel like a much larger cruiser once the anchor is dropped. Coastal Recreation also produced the Balboa line of sailboats, and the Aquarius 22 shares a common heritage with these models, focusing on ease of operation for the burgeoning class of "weekend warriors" who lacked permanent dockage.