Chrysler 22 SK Buyer's Guide
The Chrysler 22 is a Halsey Herreshoff–designed trailer sailer first built in 1975, offered with a swing keel or fixed keel and a hinged mast for easy road transport. Sources differ on the final production year. On the used market it shows up as a compact family cruiser-racer with a full inner liner and a long option list, supported by active class clubs that keep examples racing. A shopper should weigh the boat's shallow-draft flexibility against a few documented weak points before committing.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most boats follow the basic plan with a V-berth forward, a convertible dinette to port, and a berth/settee to starboard, sleeping five. A partial bridgedeck and a companionway that widens at the coachroof aid cabin access, and a large foredeck hatch ventilates the interior. A pop top was optional, and the optional head is a portable unit stowed under the bow berth. Foam flotation was standard, and the sealed outboard fuel compartment is a noted detail. Test sailors found headroom lowest among compared small boats, so budget for ducking.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The original option list was long, and buyer-consequential items to look for include an outboard bracket and transom-mounted auxiliary, a backstay adjuster, and a boom vang for sail shape. Pulpits and lifelines, a galley with water tank, and a portable cooler speak to cruising intent, while running lights and a mainsail cover are baseline trailering kit. A pop top and curtains are comfort upgrades seen on some boats. Avoid judging a hull by missing stereos or dishes—focus on rig and safety gear.
What to Inspect
The inboard pivoting rudder shares problems documented for the Chrysler 20, so check the pivot gear and blade for play or repair. Original rudderstocks and cheeks were aluminum and hollow, and these should be inspected for corrosion or deformation. Verify the sealed fuel compartment remains intact and separate from the hull interior.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
For a shopper, the checklist is short: inspect original aluminum rudder hardware, verify the liner and sealed fuel bay, and decide between swing and fixed keel for your launching spots. A clean, hinged-mast example with the dinette and outboard bracket is the one to target.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Chrysler 22 SK. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.