Falmouth Cutter 22
Cape George Marine Works · designed by Lyle C. Hess · 1980
long keelBermuda rigUnited States
The Falmouth Cutter 22 is a 22-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Lyle C. Hess and built by Cape George Marine Works, first launched in 1980.
General
| Builder | Cape George Marine Works |
|---|---|
| Designer | Lyle C. Hess |
| Years built | 1980 |
| Hull type | long keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 22.00 ft6.71 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20.83 ft6.35 m |
| Beam | 8.00 ft2.44 m |
| Draft (max) | 3.50 ft1.07 m |
| Displacement | 7,400 lb3,357 kg |
| Ballast | 2,500 lb1,134 kg |
| Sail Area | 331 ft²30.8 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 13.95 Under-canvassed — heavy-air / motorsailing
Ballast / Displacement 33.8 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 366 Heavy — bluewater displacement
Comfort Ratio 33.8 Moderate bluewater
Capsize Screening 1.64 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.1 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$13,500 typical range $11,000 – $16,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
