Junker 22 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Junker 22 means approaching a small Danish-designed masthead sloop whose production history makes the individual hull more important than the badge. Drawn by Arne Borghegn and built from the early seventies by Holstebro Plastværk A/S — and at other yards as well — several hundred were completed, but many left the factory as kits or as bare hulls for owner or local-builder finishing. That alone should shape how you evaluate any example on the brokerage market.
Layouts on the Used Market
Because the Junker 22 was often delivered as a build kit and some owners bought only the hull for a boatbuilder to complete to personal wishes, the internal arrangement and joinery you find will differ from one boat to the next. There is no single standard layout to memorize; instead, judge each candidate on the quality of its specific completion. The constant is the fin iron keel and fiberglass hull-and-deck structure beneath whatever interior was fitted.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A short-handed setup is commonly fitted on these boats, meaning the rigging and cockpit controls are arranged so a single sailor can manage her without crew. For propulsion, an outboard motor is the norm for docking and maneuvering, and a used boat should be assessed for the presence of a 3 to 4 hp unit or a 65 to 78 lb thrust electric alternative. Beyond that, keep your inspection focused on the sailing systems rather than creature comforts.
What to Inspect
The only widespread caveat in the record is that the boat has been sold to be home-completed, which means that the quality of each boat may vary. On a used example, look hard at how the hull-to-deck joint, keel attachment, and any interior structural work were executed, since some boats were finished by amateur builders or small shops to customer order rather than on a production line. The variable build path is reason enough to survey each hull on its own merits.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in Denmark and Germany. For a buyer, the checklist is short and pointed: confirm whether the hull was factory- or home-completed, verify the keel and joint work, check for a functioning outboard or electric drive of the correct power, and assess the short-handed rigging for single-handed usability. A careful individual survey beats any assumption of uniform production quality.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Junker 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 1 | $4,059 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $5,218 | +28.6% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $1,164 | -77.7% |
Where they're listed
Junker 22 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Denmark.
Comparable models
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2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship 22 | 23.95' | $ 9,161 | 15 | 3 |
| Junker 22You are here | — | $ 4,059 | 3 | 1 |