Caravela 22 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

22.01' · 6.71 m

Disp.

2,502 lbs · 1,135 kg

First year

1978

The Caravela 22 is a distinctive Britishbuilt cruiserracer that emerged in the late 1970s as a highperformance alternative to the more sedate pocket cruisers of the era. Designed by Leonardo da Costa Sayago and produced by Caravela Boats in the United Kingdom, the model was specifically engineered to bridge the gap between highperformance racing dinghies and familyoriented coastal cruisers. With its sleek lines and relatively light displacement of approximately 2,500 pounds, the Caravela 22 quickly earned a reputation as a "sporty" vessel, often compared to the Hunter Sonata in both profile and purpose. Its production run saw over 100 units built, catering to a niche of sailors who valued speed and responsiveness over heavyweather stability.