Fox Terrier 22 Buyer's Guide
The Fox Terrier 22 is a Tony Dixon-designed, Copland Boats-built 22-foot fractional sloop launched in the late 1970s and produced from 1981, a shoal-draught lightweight whose brokerage presence has always been slimmer than that of her rival the Sonata. For a buyer scanning the used market, she rewards a careful eye on the rig and interior rather than a search for extensive factory options.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Terrier 22 carries four berths and 5 ft 3 in of headroom, with a lifting keel box that obtrudes into the cabin and limits usable space compared with the Sonata's more open plan. Fin and bilge keels were optional from new, so a specific hull may sit on a fixed fin or a bilge arrangement; the lifting version draws as little as 1 foot and as much as 4 ft 1 in, which matters more than berth count when judging where she can be kept.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The fractional rig uses 3/8 inch sheets throughout — about 22 feet for jib and genoa, 55 feet for the mainsheet, and 49 feet for the spinnaker — and any upgrade to those leading blocks or a furling headsail is an owner-driven choice rather than a factory norm. Beyond the standing rigging, plan for owner-fitted systems and budget upgrades yourself.
What to Inspect
The interior decor and furnishings have struggled to withstand the test of time, so open the lockers and press the cabin linings: soft panels, crazed veneer, or a musty smell point to aged materials that will need replacement decor and interior furnishings have struggled. The shroud plates are a separate concern — inspect where the shrouds meet the deck for cracks, rust staining, or movement under load, because these attachments carry the mast on a lightly built hull check the shroud plates. Either fault is cheaper to find on the hard than after purchase.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical listings for the Fox Terrier 22 appear in the Netherlands. For a viewing, run through this short list:
- Inspect shroud-plate bedding for cracks or staining
- Press cabin linings for soft or degraded furnishing
- Confirm keel type and minimum draft for your mooring
- Verify sheet lengths and rig condition before sailing
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Fox Terrier 22. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 4 | $26,210 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $21 | -99.9% |
| Apr 26 | 6 | $22,977 | +109314.3% |
Where they're listed
Fox Terrier 22 listings appear across 1 country. Netherlands has the most listings with 10.
Country view
10 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $23,560 | 10 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship 22 | 23.95' | $ 9,203 | 15 | 4 |
| Fox Terrier 22You are here | — | $ 23,240 | 11 | 0 |