Seaward 22 Buyer's Guide
The Seaward 22 is a Nick Hake-designed trailerable cruiser built by Hake Yachts from 1985. On the used market it draws buyers who want a shallow-draft coastal boat they can store on land and launch where the water gets thin. With a stub keel and centerboard, a tiller-steered transom rudder, and sleeping for four, it is a straightforward small boat rather than a loaded bluewater package.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example follows the same essential plan: a private forward cabin with a 7'4" V-berth wrapping the head, and a main cabin with two 6'6" settee berths. The starboard galley holds a pull-out two-burner stove under the bunk and a sink above. An icebox opens from both cockpit and cabin. Six round coach-house portholes are standard. Because the model was produced to a single configuration, buyers are not choosing between competing factory layouts—condition and owner additions are what separate one boat from another.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The known standard propulsion is an outboard engine, so most used boats will show owner-chosen power and accessories rather than factory packages. Given the brief shows no commonly fitted or often-seen equipment tiers, buyers should expect a basic spec: an outboard motor, a fractional sloop rig with 193 square feet of sail, and modest canvas or navigation gear added at the owner's discretion. The most consequential things to verify are a serviceable outboard and a centerboard that lifts and lowers cleanly, since those define how the boat is used.
What to Inspect
The nature of the design demands a few checks. The centerboard trunk and stub keel junction should be examined for water intrusion, since the board is the boat's primary shallow-water mechanism. The transom-hung rudder and tiller attachment deserve a close look, as does the outboard mount and its electrical feed. The quality of hardware was noted as generally top notch with careful finishing anchor, so original fittings in good order are a positive sign rather than a replacement item.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are found in the United States. For a shopper, the takeaway is simple: confirm the centerboard and rudder are sound, the outboard runs, and the forward cabin and icebox are intact. A short checklist:
- Centerboard lifts freely and trunk is dry
- Transom rudder and tiller secure
- Outboard operational
- Forward V-berth and enclosed head intact
- Icebox opens from both sides
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Seaward 22. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $3,200 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $5,000 | +56.3% |
Where they're listed
Seaward 22 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $5,000 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaward 25 | 26.75' | $ 21,750 | 6 | 4 |
| Seaward 22You are here | — | $ 5,000 | 1 | 0 |