Santana 22
The Santana 22 was the first sailboat design of naval architect Gary Mull and yet proved to be very successful commercially. Commissioned and built by W.D. Schock of Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP), the first production began with 747 boats in 1965. The boat arose from a desire for a craft faster than a Cal 20 which was a standard of the time. In 2001 there were updates to the rigging, hardware, and other cosmetic features; but hull, keel, rudder, and sail plan remained unchanged thus maintaining the integrity of the one-design racing class. Legend has it [1] [2] that the concept was developed from a sketch on a cocktail napkin at the Chart House in Alameda, California. Subsequent contributions by Mull continue to show the influences of this early design.
The Santana 22 achieved quick popularity on San Francisco Bay, and is still actively raced there as a one-design class[3]. A very able small boat ballasted with a modified bulb keel, it stands up well to strong winds, is still regarded as one of the best boats in its size range, and is a properly trailerable craft. The hull is made in one piece and is 100% hand laid FRP. The deck is balsa cored FRP and there is an eight foot cockpit. There are sleeping arrangements in the cabin for four adults; two in the forward v-berth and one each in side berths. These accommodations are large for a one-design racer when one considers the large number of one-designs that have no arrangement whatever for getting the crew out of the weather. Its longevity gives testament to its ultimate validity in sailboat design.
The Santana 22 is a sloop and specifications are as follows:
- LOA - 22' 0"
- LWL - 18' 8"
- Beam - 7' 10"
- Draft - 3' 6" (Though there was an older design with a modified bulb keel containing a centerboard which had a draft of 2' 6" with centerboard up)
- Sail area - 217 sq. ft.
- I=26'
- Isp=26'
- J=8.5'
- Spl=8.5'
- P=21.75'
- E=9.9'
- Py=0.0'
- Ey=0.0'
- Ballast - 1230 lbs.
- Displacement - 2600 lbs.
References
- Henkel, Steve (November/December 2002). "Gary Mull in Retrospect". Good Old Boat magazine 27: 27–30, 63–65.
