Hunter 22 CB (Centerboard) Sailboat Specifications & Details

The Hunter 22 Centerboard (Hunter 22 CB) is a classic American trailerable recreational keelboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and produced by Hunter Marine between 1981 and 1985. Known for its versatile shallow-water capability and easy trailering, the centerboard model is ideal for coastal cruising, lakes, and family day sailing.

Key Dimensions & Technical Specifications

Specification	Measurement (Imperial)	Measurement (Metric)
Length Overall (LOA)	22.25 ft	6.78 m
Waterline Length (LWL)	18.33 ft	5.59 m
Beam (Width)	7.92 ft	2.41 m
Draft (Centerboard Down)	5.00 ft	1.52 m
Draft (Centerboard Retracted)	1.92 ft	0.59 m (Allows beaching & trailering)
Displacement	3,200 lbs	1,451 kg
Ballast (Iron)	1,300 lbs	590 kg
Hull Speed	5.74 knots	10.63 km/h
PHRF Racing Handicap	255 average (High: 270, Low: 251)

Rigging & Sail Area

• Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
• Total Sail Area: 219.38 sq ft (20.38 m²)
• Mainsail Area: 97.88 sq ft (9.09 m²)
• Jib Area: 121.50 sq ft (11.29 m²)
• I (Foredeck height): 27.00 ft (8.23 m)
• J (Foredeck base): 9.00 ft (2.74 m)
• P (Mainsail luff): 23.50 ft (7.16 m)
• E (Mainsail foot): 8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Cabin & Accommodations

The Hunter 22 CB provides comfortable overnight accommodation for up to 4 adults. The cabin features a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and two single settee berths in the main salon. Headroom measures 51 inches (130 cm). The compact galley is split on both sides of the companionway ladder with a single-burner stove and freshwater sink, supported by a 12 US gallon water tank.