Seaward 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

22' · 6.71 m

Displ.

2,200 lbs · 998 kg

First year

1985

The Seaward 22, introduced in 1985, represents the foundational vision of designer Nick Hake and his company, Hake Yachts. Conceived as a "pocket cruiser" that refused to compromise on seakindliness, the vessel was engineered to provide the stability and feel of a much larger yacht within a trailerable 22foot frame. Unlike many of its contemporaries in the trailersailer market that relied on water ballast or light swing keels, the Seaward 22 utilized a heavy lead wing keel. This design choice allowed for a remarkably shallow draft of just 2 feet, 1 inch, making it a premier choice for gunkholing in thinwater destinations like the Florida Keys or the Chesapeake Bay. The model's success was so immediate that it served as the direct predecessor to the Seaward 23, a slightly elongated version that refined the original's lines. The heritage of this design is still maintained today under the stewardship of Island Packet Yachts, which continues to support the Seaward legacy of shallowdraft performance.