Tylercraft 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · twin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

22' · 6.71 m

Displ.

3,200 lbs · 1,451 kg

First year

1960

The Tylercraft 22 represents a definitive era of American pocket cruising, born from Ted Tyler’s vision of making sailing accessible and practical for the everyman. Launched during the fiberglass revolution of the 1960s and 70s, this 22foot monohull was designed as a manageable stepdown from its more famous sibling, the Tylercraft 24. It embodies the "family cruiser" ethos of the time, emphasizing stability and a shallow draft over raw speed. While many contemporary builders focused on deepfin keels for racing performance, Tylercraft carved a niche by catering to sailors in tidal or shallowwater regions, frequently equipping the 22 with twin bilge keels. This design choice allowed the vessel to remain upright during low tide or be easily stored on a trailer, a feature heavily influenced by British designs of the era.