santana 22 sailboat

Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts.

• Sailboat Guide

Santana 22 is a 22 ′ 2 ″ / 6.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Schock W.D. starting in 1966.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The SANTANA 22 is the first production design by Gary Mull. An updated version was still being built in 2010. Also built under license in Australia. (Triton Boat Co.) Dimensions from W.D. Schock Corp. (1966)

Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.

• About Sailboat Guide

©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

The Santana 22 is a 22.25ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Schock W.D. since 1966.

800 units have been built..

The Santana 22 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

Santana 22 for sale elsewhere on the web:

Main features

Login or register to personnalize this screen.

You will be able to pin external links of your choice.

See how Sailboatlab works in video

We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt

Accommodations

Builder data

Other photos

Modal Title

The content of your modal.

Personalize your sailboat data sheet

Paste a link here:

Give it a title:

And eventually a link to an image for the thumbnail:

Published on October 26th, 2016 | by Editor

Santana 22: Fifty Years of Fun

Published on October 26th, 2016 by Editor -->

The Santana 22 class celebrated 50 years of camaraderie at their 2016 National Championship held in Santa Cruz, CA.

But what is the secret to their longevity? What motivates sailors to invest so much time, energy, and money into one class for half a century? Longtime Santana 22 class member Anne Aldercamp responds: ——————– What do you enjoy the most about sailing the Santana 22? The Santana 22 sails really well in the windy conditions of the San Francisco Bay, I always feel happy and confident on the helm, even in some pretty crazy conditions. My husband and I sail together as much as possible; sailing together as a couple is wonderful!

What do you feel is the greatest challenge as a captain of a fleet? We have a very diverse fleet, with young and old, experienced and novice, competitive and laid-back skippers and we are trying to keep everyone involved and happy. The other thing is that the boats hail from all over the San Francisco Bay and we barely see each other after the races so it is hard to set up a social structure. We organize some events, including an awards dinner, to at least see each other every now and then.

Has your involvement in the Santana fleet influenced you as a person? I have made many friends among the other Santana 22 skippers, we are a very friendly and supportive fleet. Also, skippering a small boat in windy conditions successfully gives a lot of self-confidence.

Is there anything that you feel sailing teaches people? Sailboat racing teaches many great life skills in planning & preparing, communications with your crew & competitors, and looking around you before you make a decision. ——————– Great boat, a great group, and great fun seems to be the winning combination to a long lasting fleet. Some of these boats are older than their skippers and still going strong, standing up to some of the roughest sailing conditions the seas have to offer.

The Nationals are really an annual family reunion with the 2016 Nationals won by Phil Vandenberg on Maybe. Phil started sailing Santana 22s four years ago thanks to his sailing mentor and two-time National Champ, Ernie Rideout.

Phil decided to join the local Santana 22 fleet due to strong turn outs in Northern California events. He continues because the Santana 22s are “Great boats, easily crewed, and affordable.”

“The regatta was very tight. Past 3 time champ Bob Comstock and Monterey’s Kate Conrad were extremely fast. Our boat was the oldest and the simplest rigged. “Maybe” is wet sailed and fast with a 3 day slime! Kudos to tactician Bob Simpkins and foredeck, Rusty Kingon for their performance.”

Perhaps the biggest secret to class longevity is sharing. That bond that builds between crew is a priceless treasure. How much more amazing is it when you can share it with family and friends? Share your love of sailing with those you love.

Source: Schock Boats

Tags: Santana 22

Related Posts

PHOTOS: Santana 22 Nationals 2013 →

© 2024 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. Inbox Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. made by VSSL Agency .

• Privacy Statement
• Advertise With Us

Get Your Sailing News Fix!

Your download by email.

• Your Name...
• Your Email... *
• Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Review of Santana 22

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The Santana 22 has been built with different keel alternatives.

Unknown keel type

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.76 - 0.86 meter (2.49 - 2.79 ft) dependent on the load.

The Santana 22 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

Are your sails worn out? You might find your next sail here: Sails for Sale

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

This section is reserved boat owner's modifications, improvements, etc. Here you might find (or contribute with) inspiration for your boat.

Do you have changes/improvements you would like to share? Upload a photo and describe what you have done.

We are always looking for new photos. If you can contribute with photos for Santana 22 it would be a great help.

If you have any comments to the review, improvement suggestions, or the like, feel free to contact us . Criticism helps us to improve.

• New Sailboats
• Sailboats 21-30ft
• Sailboats 31-35ft
• Sailboats 36-40ft
• Sailboats Over 40ft
• Sailboats Under 21feet
• used_sailboats
• Apps and Computer Programs
• Communications
• Fishfinders
• Handheld Electronics
• Plotters MFDS Rradar
• Wind, Speed & Depth Instruments
• Anchoring Mooring
• Running Rigging
• Sails Canvas
• Standing Rigging
• Diesel Engines
• Off Grid Energy
• Cleaning Waxing
• DIY Projects
• Repair, Tools & Materials
• Spare Parts
• Tools & Gadgets
• Cabin Comfort
• Ventilation
• Footwear Apparel
• Foul Weather Gear
• Mailport & PS Advisor
• Inside Practical Sailor Blog
• Activate My Web Access
• Reset Password
• Customer Service

• Free Newsletter

Mason 33 Used Boat Review

Beneteau 311, Catalina 310 and Hunter 326 Used Boat Comparison

Maine Cat 41 Used Boat Review

Cheoy Lee Clipper 36 & 42 Used Boat Review

Tips From A First “Sail” on the ICW

Tillerpilot Tips and Safety Cautions

Best Crimpers and Strippers for Fixing Marine Electrical Connectors

Thinking Through a Solar Power Installation

Stopping Mainsheet Twist

Working with High-Tech Ropes

Getting a Clue for the Blown-Out Clew

Monel Seizing Wire is Worth the Extra Cost

Fuel Lift Pump: Easy DIY Diesel Fuel System Diagnostic and Repair

Ensuring Safe Shorepower

Sinking? Check Your Stuffing Box

The Rain Catcher’s Guide

Boat Maintenance for the Technically Illiterate: Part 1

Whats the Best Way to Restore Clear Plastic Windows?

Mastering Precision Drilling: How to Use Drill Guides

Giving Bugs the Big Goodbye

Galley Gadgets for the Cruising Sailor

Those Extras you Don’t Need But Love to Have

UV Clothing: Is It Worth the Hype?

Preparing Yourself for Solo Sailing

How to Select Crew for a Passage or Delivery

Preparing A Boat to Sail Solo

On Watch: This 60-Year-Old Hinckley Pilot 35 is Also a Working…

On Watch: America’s Cup

On Watch: All Eyes on Europe Sail Racing

Dear Readers

Chafe Protection for Dock Lines

• Sailboat Reviews

Santana 2023

Another water-ballasted trailer sailer available in three versatile configurations, the 2023 is a fair introduction to low-cost cruising, but not all production problems have been resolved..

With the introduction two years ago of the Santana 2023, one of the newer waterballasted trailerables, the W.D. Schock Corp. in Southern California offered entry-level sailors the same types of mix-and-match options available at an automobile showroom.

The A model is your basic family sloop with a contemporary, low-profile cabin. The 2023 C (cruise) has a longer trunk cabin with more amenities below. The 2023 R (race) is optimized for performance with a sprit for flying asymmetrical spinnakers, though you can add a tall mast to either the A or C model. The R model has the same cabin top as the A model, which we think is more attractive, but has less headroom below, of course.

Air conditioning and white wall tires? Well, thats a stretch.

The Builder

The versatility of the companys product line comes as no surprise, considering that during slow-downs in the boatbuilding business during the mid-1940s, founder Bill Schock kept the doors open by repairing woody station wagons and building furniture, including wooden toilet seats.

Schocks entry into boatbuilding was unplanned. He built his first boat at age 11, but at 26 was running a pontoon repair business. Intrigued by the design of the International 14, he ordered a kit. Before long he had orders for three boats and the rest, as they say, is history. By the early 1950s, his fledgling company was on firmer ground with the construction of I-14s, Sabots and Thistles.

Bill Schock may be best remembered, however, for purchasing designer Barney Lehmans company and building one of the first production fiberglass boats, a 10′ sailing dinghy called the Lehman Interclub, which sold for $642. He was subsequently certified to build the first fiberglass Thistles, International 110s, Penguins and El Toros. Schock claims to be the oldest production boatbuilding company in the country with more than 25,000 boats produced.

In 1959, he converted a homely, under-performing 14-foot cat boat to a centerboarder with headsails and the Lido was born. The company has since produced more than 5,000 of these popular little daysailers, and commemorated its 50th anniversary with the introduction of a special edition at this years Sail Expo.

The companys first venture into the cruising market came with production of the Schock 22, a Calkins-designed version of a Highlander to which were added a small cabin, bunks for four and a hinged mast. Schock proclaimed the boat to be the first trailerable ocean racer in the country, and proved his point by sailing it on extended cruises.

Following in his fathers footsteps, son Tom began sailing as a tyke and by age 12 had become the youngest winner of the Snowbird regional championships. By the mid-1960s he was well entrenched in the business and had developed a reputation on the racing circuit that resulted in an invitation to sail aboard Columbia during the Americas Cup trials. Tom now is president of W.D. Schock.

After crossing paths with architect Gary Mull at a West Coast regatta, the two formulated plans for construction of the Santana 22, a spacious, fixed-keel, sloop-rigged cruiser designed to perform competitively around the buoys and on the MORC circuit. More than 700 of the 22s were produced; active one-design racing fleets are scattered across the country.

The 2023 is a development of the Santana 23 (same hull), designed by Shad Turner and introduced in 1979. But the 2023 is a fractionally rigged, water-ballasted center-boarder that is significantly lighter than its predecessor, and is easily trailered by the family car. About 170 have been built.

Steve Schock, Toms brother, completed the design work for the 2023. Its fine entry, straight sheerline, and reverse transom are, to our eye at least, attractive. Though the 2023 is a contemporary design, it is not as plumb-bowed as some other new designs, but does have a self-bailing open transom. With the centerboard up, it draws just 14″ for trailering and gunkholing. The low cabin and long, black ports of the A and R models are sleeker in appearance than the more traditionally designed C model, which has a higher doghouse and four portlights.

Below the waterline, the A and C versions have conventionally designed appendages, while the rudder and keel of the R version are elliptical shapes designed to improve upwind performance and tacking ability. The kick-up rudder on the A and C models is mounted on a rudder post in the cockpit sole, and controlled with lines in the cockpit. This makes it essentially an inboard rudder, though it folds up out of the water and against the transom because the post is located well aft. The outboard R version rudder is mounted on pintles on the transom. One C-version owner retrofitted an R rudder after a launch mishap. He said the change improved the boats pointing ability, as well as making for crisper tacking.

The spar on the A and C models is a lightweight section constructed in the Schock factory. The spreaders, which are swept back 20 degrees, are supported by 1 x 19 wire attached to the mast with a ball and socket joint. Schock said that in addition to permitting a larger mainsail roach, elimination of the backstay reduces weight aloft by 3 pounds. Cruisers sailing in areas where winds are light may choose an optional rig that is 3′ taller.

The standard rig would seem to be designed to make raising and lowering as easy as possible; however, without a backstay it wont be possible to fully tension the forestay. There are single lower shrouds (in addition to the uppers), which lead to chainplates at the edge of the cabin top.

The A and C reefing system for the mainsail is a boom furling arrangement, managed by rotating a hand crank while easing the main halyard, a feature much appreciated by a number of owners we talked to. All had experience sailing in breezes of more than 15 knots, and one described sailing in 30 knots on a choppy day in San Diego. Each said that the reefing and furling gear facilitates easy reductions in sail area.

The R version mast, a taller, tapered section manufactured by Sparcraft, has a conventional backstay, since support is necessary for the masthead spinnakers.

Spreaders are only swept back seven degrees.

One owner encountered a problem with the failure of welds in the spreader bar, a fitting inside the mast to which the spreaders are attached.

Tom Schock said, The problem was that we were cutting and welding two sections to the mast and we suspect that the welds were failing from vibrations when being trailered.

To solve that problem, the spreader bar is now a single piece of aluminum bent to the proper angle and heat treated.

Headsails for all models are attached to a Harken roller furler. Jib sheets on the C-version lead aft through a turning block to cam cleats on the coachroof. Two owners replaced the cleats with Lewmar #16 winches, an option Schock feels is unnecessary because of low loads. Genoa track is standard on the R version.

The mainsheet on the A and C versions is attached at the end of the boom and led directly to a wire pennant secured at the stern with stainless fasteners and a backing plate, then forward to a padeye in the cockpit and a Harken cam cleat. A factory option to the pennant arrangement was an aluminum barney post to which the sheet lead was attached with screws. Several gear failures were reported by owners of C models when the sheet tore the fitting free of the post.

We drilled holes 1/32 too large for the fasteners we were using at the factory, Schock said, and didnt realize we had a problem until the first failure. Then we realized that, since we produce several boats at a time, we had several problems. Retrofits were made by the factory.

The R-version mainsheet is led to a traveler on the cockpit sole, which improves sheeting angles and sail trim, but impairs movement about the cockpit-an old bugaboo.

Cockpits in both versions are spacious, though the 8′ long R version, 2′ longer than the C-model, provides more room and improves maneuverability for racing crews. All models have cockpit lazarettes large enough for fuel tanks and modest amounts of gear.

Considering the overall length of the boat, accommodations belowdecks are spacious, due in part to the 8′ 6″ beam. The A and C versions have 6′ settees with 3″ foam cushions. A tiny plastic sink and counter are mounted on a starboard bulkhead, below which is a shelf providing space for a single burner alcohol stove. A compartment below the counter houses an ice chest mounted on slides.

Forward of the bulkhead is an enclosed head with a portable toilet, and a 7′ long V-berth.

The portside quarterberth is 6′ 4″ long and 27″ wide.

There is a storage area below the cockpit. A poptop increases standing headroom to more than 6′. The portable dining table can also be mounted in the cockpit.

One owner replaced the plastic sink with a stainless model, and installed a water pump. He also removed the ice chest and converted the area to storage.

Two owners were dissatisfied with the latch on the door of the head, a single wood section with a tendency to open when heeled to port. One removed the door entirely and replaced it with a curtain; another made a bi-fold door and reattached it with brass hinges and latches.

On a more positive note, all owners said they liked the boats livability. All had cruised for extended periods on lakes in Nevada, on the Sea of Cortez, in blustery conditions in San Francisco Bay, and Puget Sound.

Because of its longer cockpit, space below in the R version is reduced. Port and starboard seats form a dinette just aft of the V-berth. A second double berth is located underneath the cockpit. The enclosed head is amidships, across from the galley sink. For racing, this layout places the weight centrally. But cruisers will find the V-berth cramped. Because the retractable sprit is housed to starboard belowdecks, it intrudes into the sitting area on the starboard settee and presents a rather uncomfortable backrest. The sprit is housed in a fiberglass tube that runs through two bulkheads. A tiny plastic hose attached to the aft end of the pole and led to a sink drain on the other prevents the intrusion of water into the cabin.

Construction

The 2023C is constructed of hand-laid fiberglass. After 18-20 mils of gelcoat are applied to the mold, two layers of 1.5-ounce mat and a layer of 18-ounce woven roving are bonded using polyester resins, with extra layers added at the keel trunk. Hull thickness is 1/2″ on the bottom and 3/16″ at the sheer. The deck is a similar combination of mat and cloth cored with marine plywood.

The deck overlaps the hull by approximately 1″, and is bonded with 3M 5200 to a 1″ x 1″ beam running the length of the hull and finished with stainless steel fasteners on 8″ centers. A plastic rubrail covers the joint.

Because minimizing weight is critical to racers, the R model is constructed with 1/2″ Divinicell core in the hull and deck. The combination of a lighter mast and hull and fewer amenities belowdeck allows the R model to weigh about 250 pounds less than the C.

Exterior surfaces on the boats we inspected were nicely finished and detailed, deck layouts were proper for each boats intended use, and high quality rigging and hardware was used.

However, the interior does not reflect the same attention to detail. Surfaces are painted white and are textured. Wood surfaces, counters and bulkheads are teak or veneer. Upon close inspection, we discovered that corners werent joined or trimmed properly, some edges were not finished smoothly, and head doors were not plumb. The overall impression is that finish work would benefit from closer scrutiny at the factory.

One owner purchased a 2023 in 1993 and has been attempting to resolve warranty issues for almost two years. He experienced the broken spreader problem mentioned earlier. His companionway ladder delaminated. The clew ripped out of his jib. He discovered voids in the gelcoat, above the waterline. Most importantly, his gelcoat has faded and blistered, and he has been unable to resolve the issue with the factory.

Tom Schock acknowledged the most serious issues with this unhappy customer, including his personal failure to resolve the issue more expeditiously.

The air voids are uncommon, not representative of our product. We have been attempting to resolve the gelcoat problem with the manufacturer, but so far the manufacturer has offered no help. An immediate response was made by the gelcoat manufacturer by adding more UV retardant. Unfortunately, our customer has suffered a delay in the process, and I have been negligent in not solving the problem more quickly. Doing that will be a New Years resolution, he told us.

Performance

We sailed an R model in moderate breezes on a lake, and were impressed with the boats performance. An 8-hp. outboard with a long shaft moves the boat well, though the factory specification is only for 6-hp. Hoisting the main and unfurling the jib were straightforward, and the boat moved towards hull speed and 15 degrees of heel in 6-8 knots of wind. It is nicely balanced, and appears to sail to within 30 degrees of apparent wind. The weight of a railbird will be advisable when heel is more than 15 degrees.

Setting the asymmetrical spinnaker was a simple matter of pulling a line to extend the bowsprit to its 5′ length, and pulling the halyard, which is led to a cleat in the cockpit. As we have experienced on other sprit boats, the 2023 performs best when sailed at high jibe angles; it is appreciably slower when sailed below 140 degrees of apparent wind. It rewards good driving and sail trim with the sensation of speed and the occasional spurt forward in a puff. Jibing is an uncomplicated process as long as the spinnaker sheet is eased before the boat turns, thus avoiding the potential for a wrap around the headstay. Under spinnaker, the 2023 R seems much more forgiving than the hot rod sprit boats designed specifically for the race course.

Trailerability

Because the sails are attached to the boom and headstay inside a protective sock, shrouds are attached to chainplates, and there is no backstay, the C model is easily rigged by two experienced people, ready to launch in about 15 minutes. Optional equipment includes a hoisting pole, which we think may be unnecessary considering the light weight of the mast and boom. When being trailered, the mast is supported by an aluminum crutch in the cockpit and on the bow pulpit.

The boat fits nicely on a Zieman trailer with a long cradle designed specifically for the 2023. Owners say that filling and draining the ballast is as simple as opening a valve and the air vent located on the cabin sole. Then you wait for 1,300 pounds of water (1,050 for the R model) to enter or run out of the tank.

Dry weight of the boat and trailer is 2,080 pounds without gear. As we have noted on the MacGregor 26 and Catalina 250, the water doesn’t drain until the hull is out of the water, so even though a suitable mid- or full-size car might tow the empty boat, the car will work hard to get the boat up the ramp.

We think the Santana 2023 is a reasonable introduction to cruising lakes and protected waters. Its simple operation should not confound beginners or those stepping up from daysailing. Though the design of the 2023 is not as radical or sophisticated as other sprit boats such as the Melges 24 or Ultimate 20, the hull is well designed. It is easy to rig and launch. While early models suffered gear failures, Schock appears to be working out the bugs. Still, we are dismayed that at least one customers warranty work has not been completed.

At the time of our 1996 review, the prices were $14,175 for the A model. The C model listed for $16,275, the R model for $20,475.

If we were ordering one, wed take the A model (we like the long cockpit and much prefer the looks of the low-profile cabin to the trunk cabin of the C model) and buy the optional taller mast to improve performance.

RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Log in to leave a comment

Latest Videos

The Perfect Family Sailboat! Hunter 27-2 – Boat Review

Pettit EZ-Poxy – How to Paint a Boat

The Boat From True Spirit – Sparkman & Stephens

Top 5 Boat Hacks – Boat Maintenance Tips and Tricks

Latest sailboat review.

• Privacy Policy
• Do Not Sell My Personal Information
• Online Account Activation
• Privacy Manager

Santana 22 (Que Apelle)

The 22-foot Santana was Gary Mull's very first sailboat design and is still one of the best boats in its size-range, especially for sailing in heavy air. The basic design sprouted from sketches on a cocktail napkin at the Chart House in Alameda. (Tools of the trade were much more basic in those days.)

The Santana 22 quickly became one of the most popular one-design sailboats on San Francisco Bay and soon found its way to other windy venues such as Monterey, Oklahoma, the Columbia River, Houston, Dallas, and Lake Dillon, Colorado. A total of 747 boats were built in the first production run, and many of them still sail actively today.

"Que Apel" is a much newer Santana 22 than the other boats in our fleet. WD Shock, the builder, rereleased the 22 in 2001 and built a significant number. Updated cockpits, decks and interiors were incorporated into this design. These are the best Santana 22's ever built. 

© 2022 Spinnaker-Sailing San Francisco. All Rights Reserved.

• Search forums
• Sailing Anarchy

Santana 22 - Not much info

• Thread starter CheapSuitG
• Start date Aug 1, 2022

More options

• Aug 1, 2022

Acquired a Santana 22, looking into more info online and there isn't much. Searching here there was a website dedicated to it but no longer working. Any resource other than Saildata?  

Marty Gingras

Advanced intermediate anarchist.

Capt. Marvel's Wise Friend

Why a santana 22​, rules and specifications​.

• Class Rules

History​

• A Grand Fiberglass Classic
• Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat

Performance​

• Boatspeed: Musings from Course Comrade John Skinner
• Strategy at Starts by Frank Lawler

Maintenance​

• How to Avoid a Mast Loss
• How to Avoid a Boom Loss
• Bottom Overhaul Advice
• Restoring a Santana 22
• Hull Blisters
• Rudder "Play"
• Boat Wiring Notes

Stories​

• Slow Down, We're Team Racing by Tom Manheim
• The Stonewolf Story
• Sailing a Santana 22 to the Farallones by Stephen Buckingham
• Sailing Magazine Article by John Kretschmer
• Latitude 38 Article
• Santana 22: Fifty Years of Fun
• Keay Edwards Blog
• Gary Mull in Retrospect by Steve Henkel

Videos​

• 2016 Westpoint Regatta
• 2015 Santana 22 Nationals
• Santana 22 Broach
• Santana 22 On Rocks

Random Internet Guy

Sailboatdata.com - santana 22 sailboat.

Super Anarchist

great little boat. Where will you sail her? Maybe a local group?  

• Thread starter

The links I found here were like yours with an extra N in Santana. ( www.santanna22. org was the link posted here and elsewhere)  

Raz'r said: great little boat. Where will you sail her? Maybe a local group? Click to expand...

Nice. My first sail on the bay was a ‘tuna 22. Tough little boats.  

LakeBoy said: SailboatData.com - SANTANA 22 Sailboat Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8,000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings. About the SANTANA 22 sailboat sailboatdata.com What information are you looking for. Someone here may be able to help. Congratulations on your new ride. Click to expand...

CheapSuitG said: Lake Granby and Dillon in Colorado. Just as cold as San Fransisco, just as wind shifty as well but without the currents and better views. Click to expand...

Marty Gingras said: Windy? Click to expand...

There's still a fleet of the 22s on SF Bay  

Did RC for the Nationals in Monterey a couple of weekends ago. Small fleet with lots of novices. The boats move well when it's windy, even --- like during the Nationals --- with no spinnaker. Definately set it up for max rake, use a compression strut, and use a backstay adjuster with a lot of purchase and decent range.  

Talchotali said: Have you considered taking a Googling class? Compared to other $5K boats this thing is an open book. Just a sample of data at the owner group site: www santana22 org Articles Why a Santana 22?​ If you are looking for competitive one design racing on the San Francisco Bay at a fraction of the cost of other fleets, the Santana 22 is your boat. The Santana 22 is a 50 year old design that was conceived expressly for sailing on the bay. The class currently maintains an active racing schedule participating in the YRA One Design Class Association series in addition to several other races. Our sailors range from some of the best in the bay to those who are just getting started in racing. Santana 22s are the cheapest way to get into one design racing. Race ready boats are commonly found for sale at less than $2,000. Strict one design rules keep costs on sails and rigging down while maintaining a tight fleet. The Santana 22 is also an extremely safe and forgiving boat to sail. Rules and Specifications​ Class Rules History​ A Grand Fiberglass Classic Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat Performance​ Boatspeed: Musings from Course Comrade John Skinner Strategy at Starts by Frank Lawler Maintenance​ How to Avoid a Mast Loss How to Avoid a Boom Loss Bottom Overhaul Advice Restoring a Santana 22 Hull Blisters Rudder "Play" Boat Wiring Notes Stories​ Slow Down, We're Team Racing by Tom Manheim The Stonewolf Story Sailing a Santana 22 to the Farallones by Stephen Buckingham Sailing Magazine Article by John Kretschmer Latitude 38 Article Santana 22: Fifty Years of Fun Keay Edwards Blog Gary Mull in Retrospect by Steve Henkel Videos​ 2016 Westpoint Regatta 2015 Santana 22 Nationals Santana 22 Broach Santana 22 On Rocks Click to expand...

CheapSuitG said: I did a bing search on google classes, any links for that? Click to expand...

Google Search | About Google app

I think they are pretty rare off of SFBay. They were designed for the bay specifically. They are pretty under canvassed to handle summer winds on the bay with safety and comfort.  

Turgid Member

There were 3 or 4 others at the tiny Hood River marina when I had mine. They are quite good in a blow which is why they are clustered in windy locations.  

Latest posts

• Latest: shaggybaxter
• 1 minute ago

• Latest: Horn Rock
• 2 minutes ago

• Latest: 130lights
• 4 minutes ago

Sailing Anarchy Podcast with Scot Tempesta

Go to Santana 22 1970 Make: W. D. Schock 22" at [email protected] Why a Santana 22? If you are looking for competitive one design racing on the San Francisco Bay at a fraction of the cost of other fleets, the Santana 22 is your boat. The Santana 22 is a 50 year old design that was conceived expressly for sailing on the bay. The class currently maintains an active racing schedule participating in the YRA One Design Class Association series in addition to several other races. Our sailors range from some of the best in the bay to those who are just getting started in racing. Santana 22s are the cheapest way to get into one design racing. Race ready boats are commonly found for sale at less than $2,000. Strict one design rules keep costs on sails and rigging down while maintaining a tight fleet. The Santana 22 is also an extremely safe and forgiving boat to sail. Rules and Specifications Class Rules A Grand Fiberglass Classic Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat Performance Boatspeed: Musings from Course Comrade John Skinner Strategy at Starts by Frank Lawler Maintenance How to Avoid a Mast Loss How to Avoid a Boom Loss Bottom Overhaul Advice Restoring a Santana 22 Hull Blisters Rudder "Play" Boat Wiring Notes Slow Down, We're Team Racing by Tom Manheim The Stonewolf Story Sailing a Santana 22 to the Farallones by Stephen Buckingham Sailing Magazine Article by John Kretschmer Latitude 38 Article Santana 22: Fifty Years of Fun Keay Edwards Blog Gary Mull in Retrospect by Steve Henkel 2016 Westpoint Regatta 2015 Santana 22 Nationals Santana 22 Broach Santana 22 On Rocks Log in or Sign up You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser . Is a Santana 22 TOTAL fixer upper the right one? Discussion in ' Sailboats ' started by totalnewbie , Apr 3, 2006 . totalnewbie New Member Howdy to all! I am a novice sailor. Learning from my father on his Norsea 27. Done some big lake sailing and spent 2 weeks in the Sea of Cortez as well. I am hooked on the sport. I have an opportunity to "take over" ownership (at NO COST TO ME) of a Santana 22 on a trailor in good condition. The boat... yikes. Clearly it was a project that didnt really get started. It is full of 250 GALLONS of 5 year old rain water (that means it will float too, right? haha) almost all of the wood is 2nd effort and needs to be rebuilt. there is NO electrical system. It is missing A boom, and sails. Other considerations... I live in Ohio, the boat, though free, sits in Michigan. I believe there would be a sizeable financial investment just in getting it seaworthy. Then theres the making it "look nice." (the least of my worries, really) Basically what I get here is a hull, (that appears at first blush to be in decent shape) and a decent trailor. I need some help from some of you 'saltier' types. Recommendations for working on the Santana? User groups... forums... used gear... Is this the right boat to get into for me? etc. Should I walk away? Run? Any input will help and be greatly appreciated.   AlFink Very Happy NorSea 27 Owne Don't despair, Son, someone will reply to your querry. Someone with far more knowledge about the S22 than I have. And always remember the great old Hawaiian dictum, "For free take - for money waste time." Pa   mholguin Junior Member You can start in: http://www.santana22.com/   Time is money, wood rots... Hello totalnewbie, you know from your name, I think we might somehow be related.... My advice to you, Having just gone through your whole process of falling in love with the sport, deciding to get a boat and then looking at all sorts, especiially 'project boats' is: What do you want from the boat. Do you want to sail soon? Or, do you want to work and work on a boat for the next year-two-three-four, seriously, the amount of project boats out there on the market selling for very cheap, usually with the famous words "all the hard work done," should tell you how long these things can take. My reasons for looking for a project boat was that I thought that I could buy a boat in a higher league damaged or needing work, than one ready to go. Your boat is free, but the work and time and money you will have to put into it is not. Consider this. Maybe it would be better to work your normal job for this amount of time, and then save and buy something that requires a lot less work. I ended up, after looking every day for months, finding a gem of a boat, with practically everything included needed to make real ocean voyages. And cheap too. If you see my other thread, you can see the info. It is a wooden boat, which has been kept in great condition by one owner for the last forty years. However, with any boat, especially wood, like yours, there is ALWAYS work to be done. With the work that I have to do now on it, digging out all the seals on the roof, refilling, possiblly patching a little wood, and repainting the whole cabin, when I add up this and that and all the time, I can tell you one thing. I am so glad that I did not get a 'project boat' Finally, with your boat. Beware of fresh water and wood. That the hull is actually filled up with this water and presumadely not leaking is sort of promising, but, from what I have learned wood and fresh water is not a good mix (my problem from the rain leaking in through the cracks in my cabin roof) salt water in a wooden boat will inhibit all sorts of fungi and other troublesome things that fresh will not. For the old salties on this site, maybe post some more info and or photos. I would like to see what it looks like. Good luck. Hans.   JPC Junior Member The Santana 22 (Gary Mull design) is a well-respected boat and quite popular on San Francisco Bay, where it has proved itself to be able to handle relatively strong conditions (for a 22' boat), and is very competitive in the local PHRF fleet. I believe that Shock has even resumed production of the design (sort of like the Tarten-10 / LS-10 revival). I would recommend you have a look on boats.com, latitude38 and some other sites to get a sense for what's out there: I suspect that you could get a functional Santana 22 for a lot less than it will take you to round up a boom, buy new sails, etc. Best regards, JPC   GOOD advice My boy, wiser heads have spoken. The best line was from Hans who asked whether you want to diddle and piddle around doing skut work or actually get aboard - something, anything - and sail. And since you're overwhelmed with charm, personality, good looks and other positive traits inherited from your father, but poor as a church mouse, I am sure that something will turn up. Do continue to look at Santanas, certainly the early Catalinas and Capris in the 22' range. Maybe even a Chrysler. Good starter boats all. And then come aboard FUTHARK again and add to your skills. Tu padre.   yokebutt Boatbuilder No such thing as a free boat. Y.   messabout Senior Member My dentist has a similar boat that he has not used in several years. It is all there, it is afloat in a marina. It needs some work, he has been trying to give it away for six months. No takers. I know of two others of similar size that are free for the taking. One of them has been sitting on its' trailer "for free" for five years. No takers. Maybe prospective owners/lookers are just lazy. Or maybe they are smarter than me. I have done two such boats and the amount of work, cost of materials, skinned knuckles, risk to marital bliss, etc. is not a bargain. At the end there is a great deal of satisfaction in having completed projects of that sort, especilly if the job is well done. Satisfaction is insufficient reward. Yokebutt is right ...."no such thing as a free boat". Give the boat a decent Viking burial and forget about it.   Just a quick addition. No such thing as a free boat! damn, you know when I feel like torturing myself I look at all the wonderfull cheap boats for sale over there in the states. Not a just few Australians have taken advantage of this by(or resorted to) purchasing a boat unseen and shipping it to this southern land in a crate, and still managing to get it home cheaper than they could have bought it here. Including our weaker dollar, and possibly lower wages.... Boat for free? Trying to give it away? Still floating? the gods must be crazy. Here, unless it is family or friend, even that Santana 22 would probably have a price on it that would sting your wallet. Accept it guys, no matter what else they say, you do live in "the land of the free (boats that is)." Hans.   grampianman Junior Member My two cents. I got a hold of one of those free boats. It came with pretty much everything, but in truly disreputable condition. The boat had been filled with rainwater, keel in the mud, but she was never fully submerged. I bailed her out, found the owner and persuaded him to give it to me (I'm a Scoutmaster here in Florida, so it was easy with this line of reasoning). I used over a gallon of bleach making the interior habitable. Florida is know for being somewhat conducive to the growth of mildew, fungus, algae, well you get the idea! I was able to sail her for two years with rotten decks, bulkheads etc until my son nearly put his foot through the deck. Okay, almost two years, and multiple hurricanes later, I am almost there. Have replaced most of the wood inside the boat, new head, etc. I figure I'm about a month away from re-launch. Yeah, it was a slog; strain on marital relations; life gets in the way, but at the end of the day I'm proud of what I've done. I've learned a lot and put into use a lot of what I had previously learned. Make sure you have time. Make sure your spouse, if you have one, is in complete agreement. Then take your time and do the job right. It'll be worth it in the end. Cheers, Ian Wing & a Prayer, Grampian 23   mattotoole Senior Member JPC said: The Santana 22 (Gary Mull design) is a well-respected boat and quite popular on San Francisco Bay, where it has proved itself to be able to handle relatively strong conditions (for a 22' boat), and is very competitive in the local PHRF fleet. I believe that Shock has even resumed production of the design (sort of like the Tarten-10 / LS-10 revival). I would recommend you have a look on boats.com, latitude38 and some other sites to get a sense for what's out there: I suspect that you could get a functional Santana 22 for a lot less than it will take you to round up a boom, buy new sails, etc. Best regards, JPC Click to expand... Apaxmez New Member Free? messabout said: My dentist has a similar boat that he has not used in several years. It is all there, it is afloat in a marina. It needs some work, he has been trying to give it away for six months. No takers. I know of two others of similar size that are free for the taking. One of them has been sitting on its' trailer "for free" for five years. No takers. Click to expand... Apaxmez said: Where are you guys finding these boats? I've been looking for a cheap-or-free complete project boat for about 4 months and finding nothing. Click to expand... Advertisement: jang New Member I took on this same project a few years ago, so I'll add my experiences: I bought a santana 22 for $500 with a usable trailer, a good hull, mast and boom, sketchy rigging, several sets of old but usable sails, and little else. I spent close to two years working on the project (so far). I have invested somewhere close to 4500 out of pocket, not counting storage, and now have a seaworthy (though not yet class-competitive for racing) boat that I use on san francisco bay. During those first two years, I probably averaged 10 hours a week on it. I spent alot of time re-bedding hardware, adding epoxy plugs in the deck core all over the place, and replacing a section of the aft bulkhead where freshwater (collected rain) had caused rot. That sounds like a short list, but the real list of tiny projects would go on for pages. Near the end of the project, I moved it to a DIY yard to do a bottom job, fair and repaint the keel, and set up the rig. The big cost items were the new rigging (from Steve Seals at sealsspars.com - a very knowledgeable source) and the bill from the yard for the lay days while I did work. I use a johnson 6hp 2 stroke outboard - which I also bought cheap and rebuilt (I never learn). I agree with others who have said the santana 22 is a great design. I also have to agree with others who have suggested that you find a boat whose current condition and inventory of gear closely matches your ultimate needs. I take great satisfaction from the work I have done, I enjoyed the work, and it was a way to spread the cost out, etc. etc. etc. - but the investment required to do it this way completely overwhelms the cost of buying an old boat in good condition and with adequate gear. If I figured my own labor as an expense, even at just minimum wage, and add that in to what I've spent, I could have bought three of the better santanas here in the SF bay area for the same total cost. - Or I could have had a nice one in 1/3 the time. I know this isn't what any hopeful shopper wants to hear, and I ignored the people that told me the same, but a cheap or free hull is not a bargain. good luck either way, Joe   Santana 23D design Is it a total loss or is there something worth saving No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password?     Beam:  8.5'     Beam:  8.8'    Draft:  5.25'     Beam:  8'    Draft:  4.5'     Beam:  10'    Draft:  4'     Beam:  12'    Draft:  6.25'     Beam:  11'6'    Draft:  5'4'     Beam:  9.3'    Draft:  6'     Beam:  8'    Draft:  2.5'     Beam:  10'    Draft:  5'2'     Beam:  8.5'    Draft:  5.5' © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . 357 IMAGES 1969 Schock Santana 22 Sailboat Fixed Keel Brisbane, Ca Santana 22, New Furler, Gary Mull, Beam & Draft, Displacement, Ballast Santana 22, New Furler, Gary Mull, Beam & Draft, Displacement, Ballast Santana 22 sailboat for sale Santana 22: Fifty Years of Fun >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News: Providing Santana 22, 1972, Oklahoma city lake, sailboat for sale from Sailing COMMENTS SANTANA 22 Find detailed information about the SANTANA 22 sailboat, such as dimensions, calculations, rig and sail particulars, and builder and designer. Join the sailboat forum to discuss the SANTANA 22 with other sailors. Santana 22 The design competed with the Jensen Marine Cal 20 sailboat in the market. [8] The Santana 22 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 2,600 lb (1,179 kg) and carries 1,230 lb (558 kg) of ballast. Santana 22 Home Join the Santana 22 SF Fleet Facebook Group . File Photo: Nationals 2007 Nationals_3287D2.jpg. Class Contacts: Co-Fleet Captain: Kristen S: Measurer: Jan Grygier: Measurer: Michael Andrews: Website: Stephen Bruer : 2024 Spinnaker Series: scores : 2024 White Sails Series: scores : 2024 Spinnaker Series Standings: Santana 22 The Santana 22 went into production in 1966 and W.D. Schock Corp. built about 800 boats before it was finally taken off line in 1978. In an unusual twist for an old boat, W.D. Schock Corp. took another look at the Santana 22 in 2001. "Retro is in," Schock said. "Besides, people have been pestering us to build new 22s for years." Santana 22 Santana 22 is a classic monohull sailboat with a fin keel and a sloop rig. It has a displacement of 1,179 kg, a sail area of 20.3 m², and a ballast/displacement ratio of 47.3. Santana 22 The Santana 22 is a 22.25ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Schock W.D. since 1966. 800 units have been built. The Santana 22 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. Santana 22: Fifty Years of Fun The Santana 22 class celebrated 50 years of camaraderie at their 2016 National Championship held in Santa Cruz, CA. But what is the secret to their ... Sailboat racing teaches many great life ... A Grand Fiberglass Classic The story among Santana 22 sailors has it that Mull and Schock were talking about the Cal 20, designed by Bill Lapworth in 1961 and built by Jensen Marine. The Cal 20, 20 feet long and displacing 1,950 pounds, was enjoying some success and Schock wondered what might be done to improve on the boat. After realizing that what Schock was really ... Sailing Big on a Small Sailboat It was Mull's first big success and it helped establish Schock in the market of trailerable sailboats. The Santana 22 quickly became popular on the San Francisco Bay and other windy venues such as Monterey, Oklahoma, the Columbia River, Houston, Dallas, and Lake Dillion, Colorado. A total of 747 boats were built in the first production run ... Santana 22 Class Santana 22 - Fleet One. Related Sailboats: Sort by: ... 1 Sailboats / Per Page: 25 / Page: 1. 0 CLICK to COMPARE . MODEL LOA FIRST BUILT FAVORITE COMPARE; SANTANA 22: 22.25 ft / 6.78 m: 1966: ShipCanvas. KiwiGrip. Bruntons. Rudder Craft. EWOL. SBD App Non-BR ... Santana 22 A total of 747 boats were built in the first production run, and many of them still sail actively today. The 22-foot Santana was Gary Mull's very first sailboat design and is still one of the best boats in its size-range, especially for sailing in heavy air. The basic design sprouted from sketches on a cocktail napkin at the Chart House in Alameda. Review of Santana 22 The Santana 22 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.76 - 0.86 meter (2.49 - 2.79 ft) dependent on the load. Santana 22 #619 Description. Fresh water boat sailed and raced at Millerton, Huntington, and Lake Yosemite. 5 Lewmar winches, 2 speed primary winches. Set up for single hand sailing. 4HP Honda 4 stroke, used 1-2 hours. Shock tandem axle trailer, set up to enable ability to paint boat bottom on trailer. Price. Santana '22 sailboat for sale in Oregon 22' Santana '22 sailboat for sale in Portland Oregon Santana 2023 The 2023 is a development of the Santana 23 (same hull), designed by Shad Turner and introduced in 1979. But the 2023 is a fractionally rigged, water-ballasted center-boarder that is significantly lighter than its predecessor, and is easily trailered by the family car. About 170 have been built. Design. Santana 22 sailboats for sale by owner. Santana 22 preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Santana 22 used sailboats for sale by owner. Santana 22 (Que Apelle) The Santana 22 quickly became one of the most popular one-design sailboats on San Francisco Bay and soon found its way to other windy venues such as Monterey, Oklahoma, the Columbia River, Houston, Dallas, and Lake Dillon, Colorado. A total of 747 boats were built in the first production run, and many of them still sail actively today. Meet the Santana 22 The Santana 22 is the first of many sailboats designed by bay-area engineer Gary Mull, back in the sixties. It is designed for sailing stiff winds and waves typical of an afternoon on the Bay. Other Gary Mull designs sharing the same over-built features are the Ranger 23 and 26. Santana 22s were built in three batches, in the mid sixties, early ... Santana 22 Why a Santana 22? If you are looking for competitive one design racing on the San Francisco Bay at a fraction of the cost of other fleets, the Santana 22 is your boat. The Santana 22 is a 50 year old design that was conceived expressly for sailing on the bay. Santana 22, San Pedro California, sailboat for sale from Sailing Texas This boat is docked in San Pedro CA. Santana 22 hull # 473 is a cruiser-racer built for sailing on the bay. The boat is in good condition and ready to sail. Boat handles and sails like a Santana -fast and comfortable-easily singlehanded. Title is clear. It comes with a main sail, a jib sails, lines, anchor, life jackets, fire extinguisher ... Why a Santana 22? Santana 22s are the cheapest way to get into one design racing. Race ready boats are commonly found for sale at less than $2,000. Strict one design rules keep costs on sails and rigging down while maintaining a tight fleet. The Santana 22 is also an extremely safe and forgiving boat to sail. Rules and Specifications. Class Rules; History Is a Santana 22 TOTAL fixer upper the right one? The Santana 22 (Gary Mull design) is a well-respected boat and quite popular on San Francisco Bay, where it has proved itself to be able to handle relatively strong conditions (for a 22' boat), and is very competitive in the local PHRF fleet. I believe that Shock has even resumed production of the design (sort of like the Tarten-10 / LS-10 ... Santana sailboats for sale by owner. Santana preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Santana used sailboats for sale by owner. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat trimaran yacht