Hurley 22 vs Tempest
How do the Hurley 22 and Tempest compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
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Tempest | Hurley 22 | Tempest | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 22.0 ft6.70 m | 22.0 ft6.70 m |
| Waterline length | 17.0 ft5.18 m | 20.0 ft6.10 m |
| Beam | 7.3 ft2.22 m | 6.5 ft1.97 m |
| Draft | 3.7 ft1.12 m | 3.6 ft1.09 m |
| Displacement | 3,968 lb1,800 kg | 1,021 lb463 kg |
| Ballast | 2,425 lb1,100 kg | 440 lb200 kg |
| Sail area | 296 ft²27.5 m² | 247 ft²22.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 18.90 | 38.98 |
| Displacement / Length | 361 | 57 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.6 | 6.4 |
| Capsize screening | 1.84 | 2.57 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Average used price | €2,900 | — |
Hurley 22 vs Tempest: the short version
- The Hurley 22 and Tempest are close in length (22.0 ft6.70 m vs 22.0 ft6.70 m ).
- The Hurley 22 is heavier, displacing about 289% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Tempest carries the more powerful rig (39.0 vs 18.9), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Hurley 22 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Hurley 22 rates better for offshore work (1.84 vs 2.57).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.