Nonsuch 22 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Nonsuch 22 means chasing one of just 58 examples built from 1984 and out of production in about 1990 by Hinterhoeller Yachts. The smallest of the Nonsuch line, this cat-rigged 22-footer is a scaled-down Nonsuch 30 with an unstayed mast and wishbone boom. For a buyer it is less a performance racer than a simple, cockpit-managed coastal cruiser.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two layout generations exist from the production run. The original 22 carried standing headroom and a huge interior with an enclosed head and full galley, but the coach-house height proved too tall for the beam and was reduced in later versions. During production the boat was also re-designed to correct deficiencies from scaling down the 30-foot hull. Either layout gives a large cabin for 22 feet, with the port settee able to extend into a king-sized double and an enclosed head with full headroom for an average male.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The Nonsuch 22 was fitted at build with an 8 hp Westerbeke diesel or a 10 hp outboard for docking, a 15-gallon fuel tank, and a 23-gallon water tank. The wishbone rig with cradle lines to contain the lowered sail remains the boat's distinctive feature and should be assessed as found.
What to Inspect
The key used-market concern is the coach-house height correction: the original was too tall for its beam and later reduced, so verify which version a candidate represents and check for any structural or cosmetic evidence of the change. The mid-production re-design to correct scaling deficiencies is also documented; inspect the hull-to-deck interface and interior joiner for signs of the revision.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Nonsuch 22s are found on the market in the United States. For a buyer the checklist is short: confirm coach-house generation and headroom, verify the mid-production re-design work, and check the wishbone rig and cradle lines. With only 58 ever built, patience is required to find one in the original or revised configuration.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Nonsuch 22. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 2 | $12,000 | — |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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