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 BONITO 22
First sold as AQUARIUS 22 in Australia.
The Bonito 22 is a compact, lightweight fractional sloop designed by Clive Jeffries and built by Bonito Craft Ltd in New Zealand, with production records indicating a single year of construction in 1978. With a displacement of 2200.0 lb and a beam of 8.0 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of New Zealand trailerable boat design, though the exact total hulls built remains unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing, light cruising, and trailerable use, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of transport and storage over heavy offshore endurance. Its light displacement and fractional rig make it responsive and manageable for single-handers or couples seeking a low-maintenance, accessible sailing experience.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2200.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 10.61, and a capsize ratio of 2.46, the Bonito 22 is not designed for extended bluewater cruising but is capable of protected coastal and bay sailing. Its fin keel and light weight suggest it is best kept within sight of land or in sheltered waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s New Zealand trailerables such as the Contender 22 or the O'Day 22, which share similar dimensions, trailerable footprints, and fractional sloop rigs. These boats are comparable due to their shared emphasis on light displacement, ease of handling, and suitability for coastal rather than extended bluewater passages.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BONITO 22 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
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 BONITO 22yet 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.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BONITO 22? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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