Merit 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

22' · 6.71 m

Displ.

2,000 lbs · 907 kg

First year

1981

The Merit 22, introduced in 1981, represents designer Paul Yates’ successful attempt to distill the highperformance DNA of the celebrated Merit 25 into a more manageable, trailerable package. While the larger Merit 25 was a dominant force in Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) events, the 22 was conceived as a versatile bridge between a pure racing machine and a spirited weekend cruiser. Built by Merit Marine Inc., the vessel features a sleek, lowprofile cabin trunk and a fractional rig that emphasizes lightair efficiency and tactical responsiveness. Despite its smaller stature, the Merit 22 maintains the "big boat" feel of its predecessor, offering a balanced helm and a hull form that rewards precise sail trim.