Cape Dory 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

22.33' · 6.81 m

Displ.

3,200 lbs · 1,451 kg

First year

1981

The Cape Dory 22 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Carl Alberg’s design philosophy for the Massachusettsbased builder. Introduced in 1981 as a bridge between the smaller, daysailing Typhoon and the larger, more complex Cape Dory 25, the 22 was engineered to offer a true "pocket cruiser" experience without sacrificing the traditional aesthetic and seaworthiness for which the brand was known. During its production run through 1985, roughly 363 hulls were completed, making it a relatively rare find compared to its smaller siblings. It features the signature Alberg profile: a graceful sheer line, low freeboard, and a fullkeel underbody with an attached rudder. Built by Cape Dory Yachts, the vessel utilized solid fiberglass hull construction and a balsacored deck, reinforced with bronze hardware produced by Spartan Marine.