Chrysler 22 SK Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

21.58' · 6.58 m

Displ.

3,000 lbs · 1,361 kg

First year

1975

The Chrysler 22 SK (Swing Keel) remains a significant artifact from the era when Chrysler Corporation briefly applied automotive production logic to the recreational marine market. Introduced in 1975 and designed by the renowned Halsey Herreshoff, the vessel was engineered as a robust, trailerable cruiser that prioritized stability and interior volume over the lightweight agility common in its competitors. Unlike the contemporary Catalina 22, which prioritized ease of launching, the Chrysler 22 was built with a significantly heavier fiberglass layup and a wider 7'9" beam, earning it a reputation among enthusiasts for being "built like a tank." The model was produced primarily at Chrysler’s manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas, until the company divested its marine assets in 1980, after which the molds were briefly utilized by Texas Marine International (TMI).