Leisure 22

The Leisure 22 was designed in 1972 by Graham Caddick to meet the demand for a 4/6-berth family cruiser, without sacrificing the versatility and performance required by the yachtsman.

Both twin keel and fin keel versions were available. The design features a high ballast ratio of 43% for stability with very good sized accommodation for a yacht of this length and a cabin headroom of 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m).

The waterline length is nearly 20 ft (6.07 m). With a near vertical stern, the Leisure 22 can be differentiated easily from the later Leisure 23, which has a reverse counter stern.

The deep cockpit provides excellent protection from the elements and comfortable, dry sailing –at the expense of forward vision when seated.

The hull is of one piece moulded GRP for minimum maintenance, with interior mouldings and bulkheads bonded in for exceptional strength and rigidity.

 Keels are cast iron.  Rudder and skeg are moulded GRP, with steel framework and fittings.

A teak rubbing strake is standard to protect the topsides. Moulded non-slip areas on deck help to provide a secure foothold whilst working forward.

The spars are in goldthe spars are  in gold coloured aluminium alloy. All standing rigging and rigging screws are in stainless steel with halyards internal to the mast..