Tanzer 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

22.5' · 6.86 m

Displ.

2,900 lbs · 1,315 kg

First year

1970

The Tanzer 22 is arguably the most successful Canadian production sailboat ever built, a testament to Johann Tanzer's vision of a robust, performanceoriented family cruiser. Launched in 1970 and produced until the mid1980s, it became the backbone of sailing clubs across North America, particularly in Quebec, Ontario, and the American Northeast. With over 2,200 units produced, its enduring popularity stems from a rare balance of stiffness, speed, and affordability. Designed to handle the oftenchoppy conditions of the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, the vessel features a high ballasttodisplacement ratio that lends it the stability of a much larger boat.