AQUARIUS 22 (BONITO 22)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.85 ft |
| LWL | 19.32 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft/ 1.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,200 lb |
| Ballast | 730 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
About the AQUARIUS 22 (BONITO 22)
Later built in New Zealand and sold as the BONITO 22. See BONITO 22.
The Aquarius 22, also known as the Bonito 22, is a compact fractional sloop designed by Clive Jeffries and built in Australia in 1976. With a hull count listed as ?, this vessel represents a specific era of Australian small-craft design, featuring a lightweight displacement of 2200.0 lb and a beam of 8.0 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing and light cruising in protected waters, appealing to owners seeking a manageable, trailerable package for weekend getaways rather than extended offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2200.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.46, the Aquarius 22 is not recommended for bluewater cruising due to its light weight and limited reserve buoyancy for heavy offshore conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-1970s trailerable cruisers like the O'Day 23 or Catalina 22, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of casual sailors prioritizing ease of handling and storage.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.85ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the AQUARIUS 22 (BONITO 22)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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