D&M 22
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22 ft |
| LWL | 18.75 ft |
| Beam | 8.42 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 2,775 lb |
| Ballast | 1,000.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 30.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.25 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 26.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 262.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 141.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 239.8 sq ft |
About the D&M 22
S&S design #2090. Designed as IOR 1/4 ton.(18.0) Some versions had a keel/cb (as shown here). The rudder design was changed over time. Thanks to Greg, a former D&M 22 owner, for offering the following comment about the depth of the rudder: "Draft. 3.6ft (the keel) to 4.6ft (rudder) The rudder slides up a long pin prior to grounding which is great unless you hit rock. This usually give a couple seconds to avoid bottom." (ed.2009)
The D&M 22 is a classic 22-foot masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Douglass & McLeod in the USA. Production was limited to the single year of 1971, with the total number of hulls built remaining unconfirmed in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, appealing to owners who value the pedigree of a Sparkman & Stephens design within a compact, trailerable package.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 2775.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.4, the D&M 22 is designed for coastal use rather than extended offshore passages, reflecting its light displacement and short waterline.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Pearson 22 and the O'Day 22, which share similar dimensions and target the same market of entry-level cruisers seeking a manageable, fin-keel sloop.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the D&M 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 22ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the D&M 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 D&M 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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