Tanzer 22
Development
DesignerJohann Tanzer
LocationCanada
Year1970
No. built2271
Builder(s)Tanzer Industries Limited
NameTanzer 22
Boat
Displacement2,900 lb (1,315 kg)
Draft3.42 ft (1.04 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFibreglass
LOA22.40 ft (6.83 m)
LWL19.75 ft (6.02 m)
Beam7.83 ft (2.39 m)
Engine typeoutboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast1,250 lb (567 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height28.43 ft (8.67 m)
J foretriangle base856 ft (261 m)
P mainsail luff23.00 ft (7.01 m)
E mainsail foot9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Sails
SailplanMasthead sloop
Mainsail area103.50 sq ft (9.615 m2)
Jib/genoa area121.68 sq ft (11.304 m2)
Total sail area225.18 sq ft (20.920 m2)

The Tanzer 22 is a Canadian trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Johann Tanzer and first built in 1970. The design went out of production in 1986.[1][2][3][4]

Production

The boat was built by Tanzer Industries Limited in Dorion, Quebec. 270 Tanzer 22s were also built in Edenton, North Carolina and 167 were built in Arlington, Washington. Tanzer Industries went out of business in 1986 and the molds and tooling were sold to Kisber & Company, which built the boat for approximately one year. Kisber sold the design to Canadian Yacht Builders, but that company did not put the boat back into production. Later the Tanzer 22 class association acquired the sailboat design, tooling and the rights to the name, through a share-sale to its members. It is not known if they have constructed any boats.[1][4][5]

A total of 2271 Tanzer 22s were constructed.[1]

Design

The Tanzer 22 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig and a transom-hung rudder. It displaces 2,900 lb (1,315 kg) and carries 1,250 lb (567 kg) of ballast.[1][3][4]

The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1][4]

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, a straight quarter berth to starboard in the main cabin and a drop-down dinette table berth on the port side. The galley is located on the starboard side just aft of the bow cabin. The galley is equipped with a two-burner stove, an ice box and a sink. The optional head is located in the bow cabin under the "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 51 in (130 cm).[4]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 237 with a high of 243 and low of 222. It has a hull speed of 5.96 kn (11.04 km/h).[3]

Variants

Tanzer 22 with a homemade bimini top fitted.
Tanzer 22 with spinnaker flying
Tanzer 22 on trailer, showing keel shape
A Tanzer 22 (left) and Cal 25, showing the similarity of designs
Tanzer 22
Fin keel model, with 2,900 lb (1,315 kg) displacement, 1,250 lb (567 kg) of ballast and a draft of 3.42 ft (1.04 m).[1][3][4]
Tanzer 22 CB
Centre board model, with 3,100 lb (1,406 kg) displacement, 1,500 lb (680 kg) of ballast and a draft of 4.00 ft (1.22 m).[4][6][7]
Tanzer 22 T/4
Centre board model, with 2,900 lb (1,315 kg) displacement and a draft of 3.40 ft (1.04 m). The T/4 was designed for the International Offshore Rule Mk. III, Quarter Ton class and has a slightly modified rudder and sailplan. The rules were changed just after its introduction, resulting in a short production run.[6][7]

Operational history

In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "this boat is supported by a very active class association. In fact, anyone buying a Tanzer 22 will quickly discover that they are part of a network of owners who take a great deal of pride in their boats...All this means that many Tanzer 22s are being actively raced as a one-design or under PHRF. But this is also a boat that can take a small family out for a short cruise. It has a big cockpit and a flush deck which provides for lots of sunbathing space. Below there is more room than first meets the eye, despite the fact that the bulkhead which divides the v-berth from the main cabin gives the appearance of cramped quarters. On top of all this, the Tanzer 22 has gained a considerable reputation for seagoing capabilities."[8]

In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "the boat is relatively fast, as indicated by her PHRF rating compared to her comp[etitor]s. Worst features: The mainsheet is fixed to the cockpit sole just ahead of the tiller, which reduces the spaciousness of the otherwise big, wide cockpit. The side-opening icebox loses some ofits cool every time the door is opened, and users risk being showered with food if the door is opened on starboard tack. Despite her beam near the top of her comp[etitor] range, she registers the lowest Space Index as a result of her low headroom, The forward end of her V-berth is too narrow for two adults."[4]

See also

Related development
Similar sailboats

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Browning, Randy (2020). "Tanzer 22 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Johann Tanzer 1927 - 2016". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for Tanzer 22". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Henkel, Steve: The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats, page 259. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN 978-0-07-163652-0
  5. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Tanzer Industries Ltd. 1966 - 1986". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  6. 1 2 Browning, Randy (2016). "Tanzer 22 CB sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. 1 2 InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for Tanzer 22 CB". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ↑ McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Tanzer 22". Sail Quest. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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