Neptun 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

22.31' · 6.8 m

Displ.

1,874 lbs · 850 kg

First year

1967

The Neptun 22 is a cornerstone of European sailing history, widely regarded as one of the most successful trailerable pocket cruisers ever produced. Originally launched in 1968 by the German shipyard NeptunWerft, the model achieved a massive production run exceeding 6,000 units. The boat’s enduring popularity stems from its dual identity: it is compact and light enough to be towed behind a standard family car, yet robust enough for coastal voyaging. Over its decadeslong production, the hull underwent significant design shifts, most notably moving from the sleeker "Miglitsch" lines to the more voluminous "Backdecker" (raised deck) configuration introduced in the mid1970s. According to the historical records of Neptun Yachten, the model’s success paved the way for a large family of siblings, including the smaller Neptun 20 and larger variants like the Neptun 25, 26, 27, and the 31foot flagship.