22 ft jaguar sailboat

Review of Jaguar 22

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The interior is like most other boats made of teak. Teak has the advantage of being naturally very oily and therefore water-repellent, which is suitable on boats. The boat is equipped with 4 berths, a galley and toilet facility.

The Jaguar 22 is built with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

The Jaguar 22 has been built with different keel alternatives.

One option is a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.06 - 1.16 meter (3.48 - 3.78 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

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Another option is a swing keel. A swing keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

Jaguar 22 can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.61 - 0.71 meter (2.00 - 2.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Jaguar 22 is 2.27, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.9 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Jaguar 22 is about 92 kg/cm, alternatively 517 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 92 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 517 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 16.54

What is Relative Speed Performance?

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 15m 2 (161 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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The Jaguar 22 is a 21.5ft masthead sloop designed by Frank V. Butler and built in fiberglass by Russell Marine Ltd. since 1975.

1500 units have been built..

The Jaguar 22 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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Jaguar 22 is a 21 ′ 5 ″ / 6.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Frank V. Butler and built by Russell Marine Ltd. starting in 1975.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

European version of the CATALINA 22. The ALACRITY 22 is also similar.

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Jaguar 22 - what are they like?

• Thread starter bobdoughty
• Start date 13 Dec 2007
• 13 Dec 2007

Hi. Back again and still hunting for that elusive 22-25 foot bilge keeler that not only sails to windward, has loads of space below, is very seakindly and costs less that £4,000 (I said it was elusive!). However my troll round the yards turned up a very tidy Jaguar 22 (1979 vintage) for about £3000 and a rather scruffy Hurley 22 for about £4000. The Jaguar looks like it sails well but what's it like in heavy weather? Any other suggestions that I should be looking for? As ever, many thanks for your wisdom.  

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I would tend to a Hurley over the Jag 22, performance wise i'd imagine it would be as good as the Jag, because the 22's were not known for their speed. But it will be more seaworthy than the jag. But maybe not that particular one if you feel its overpriced, you might get an Achilles 24 for around that price in need of TLC but that will be small below. You will probably have to choose between either roomy below = not very seaworthy or fast. Or make the sacrifice and have less space for a much faster, more seaworthy boat. I'd go with the latter but its up to you.  

I could be wrong but I believe that the Jaguar 22 was actually a Catalina 22 made under licence by Jaguar in their Canvey Island factory. The Catalina 22 was a huge seller in the states but designed primarily for sheltered and lake use and for trailering. I have heard of problems with the keel bolts corroding if used extensively in sea water. The Jaguar 22 doesn't perform as well as Jaguar's own 21 which was a daggerboard design rather than a swing keel, it may also have problems drying out on hard surfaces with the swing keel not retracting fully. I would go for the Hurley.  

NickiCrutchfield

I've always liked van de Stadt's Pandora and Splinter models. Only sailed a Splinter, which is very fine, but I have heard good reports of the Pandora. Safe hands Van de Stadt. Not a lot of room though. Have you considered a petrol engined Halcyon 23? You will find one of those for less than £4k. If you are lucky, you may even find a diesel. Don't be put off too much by petrol as long as the boat is cheap as resale will be harder. A well-installed petrol (usually an Albin 5HP single in the Halcyon) is fine and petrol, unlike gas, evaporates in the event of a spillage rather than sitting forever in the bilge. A word on the strength of the Halcyon 23: along the 'garboard' the lay-up is well over 1"! Pretty much unbreakable. Nicki  

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I looked at the Jag 22 when I was in the market for my first buy and ended up with a long keel Hurley 22. although the Jag was roomier with a big hatch which reduced the need to stoop it was lighter-built. With inexperienced crew (one aged 7) I felt happier with a heavy boat and never regretted the decision. Robyn is right... the Jag is from the same moulds as the Catalina and you just get the impression the boat was built for sunnier climes.  

If you are interested in a Jag 22 - my brother in law has just completed a project on his and is now selling it (he has got a job with Moorings in Tortola): http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F161644 £4k, but he's just spent £1.5k on a new mast, boom, sails, engine, complete re-vamp of the interior etc. Jonny  

I personally own a Jaguar 21 and can recommend them, quite fast, and very fun. Decent space down below as well, and within reason will look after you in a blow. The J22 doesn't have keel bolts as such, because its a swing keel, but there are reports of the bolt that it swings on wearing a slot in the keel. (The bolt itself remaining fine! )  

Have you thought about a Virgo Voyager, 23' 5 berth, standing headroom, heads, seaworthy boat, I know one that has crossed chanel and the bay of biscay. Models include bilge, triple, and fin keel. We had a fin keel and it did a reasonable turn of speed to windward. Average price for a mid 80's boat would be £3,500 - £5,000. Worth a look. Or the baby sister to it the Venturer at 21'  

[ QUOTE ] I have heard of problems with the keel bolts corroding if used extensively in sea water. [/ QUOTE ] I have friend who's Jaguar 22 did lose it's keel due to that. In freshwater. Luckily the cable for the lift mechanism stooped the keel falling right out of the trunking or it would have been very precarious.  

The Jag 22 is a popular design being built in USA and Australia but as a trailer sailer light weight is a major consideration. Light weight means good speed but also very bouncy in a choppy water. A similar sized boat with maybe an extra ton of weight and balast will be a lot stiffer and more stable in a seaway. I have a 21 fter which is very light and while it goes well with very little sail in a blow it does tend to slam the bow down into the waves unless we can get weight forward to keep the bow down. So in a lighter boat the trim both fore and aft and sideways is much more dependant on crew position. (Sit up there on the gun'l and don't dare get off it or we will fall over) (sit up further forward on the side deck and stop those waves while you are at it.)(no you can't cringe in the cockpit) These make a light boat very exciting but also a bit exhausting to sail for long periods. So I supect from your comments you really want a heavy stable boat. Big is better. good luck olewill  

For the budget and criteria you've mentioned I would highly recommend the Leisure 22 or 23. Have a look at the owners association website: http://www.leisureowners.org.uk/site/contents/home.shtml  

What about the trusted Westerly Warwick  

I have a comment - IMHO both are overpriced and would soon lead to wishing to change boat. I would suggest a good look at the Snapdragons, despite some biased views expressed occasionally. They are strongly built boats designed for UK waters.  

I'm not sure that my views about Snapdragons are that biased. I recognise that they are roomy, solid with a thick layup, seaworthy, cheap and can dry out. I am sure that many a happy time has been had with them. The downside about them, which I would be interested in anyone arguing against is as follows: With their straight encapsulated stubby keels (easier to get out of the moulds) paying little attention to effective design they must be one of the most ineffective boats to sail upwind you can get. In fact if a fan of the marque could suggest a boat in the same bracket that the Snapdragon sails better than, of the same size, I would be delighted. There may be one but I can't think of it. Does it matter if you are happy to sail downwind and motor upwind. No - and then they are good value and each to their own. For me the point of sailing is to sail, and I would far rather get a decent sailing boat than a bathtub. A good sailing boat does tend to corrupt - and the last time I was happy sailing my very nice Hurley was when I started sailing a Sonata etc etc. I don't think I am biased against the Snapdragon - I just think, and their handicap ratings tend to support the view, they are rubbish boats to sail.  

The seamaster 23 is a capable boat that should not be overlooked.  

I owned a snapdragon 670 for 5 years and was never outsailed by a hurley 22  

charles_reed

Jaguar 22 = Catalina. Cheap, cheerful, sail reasonably but are definitely fragile, good for inland and estuarine waters. How about looking for a Seal 22? Big dinghy, OB auxiliary, mine used to cross-Channel regularly.  

Which Hurley did you have Robyn? The one I've seen is a bilge keeler, not sure which year.  

• 14 Dec 2007

We sailed a Jaguar 22 for 10 years. Cruised cross channel many times. Was great in nice weather, and off the wind in up to F6. But hard work to windward in F5 or 6. 3 weaknesses: the keel pin is yellow metal, and elongates the hole in the keel - my solution was a bush made from hose; our keelson cracked from repeated grounding on the swing keel - the solution was a heavy injection of epoxy, and no more drying mooring; and the "bedpost" that supports the mast slipped off the keel case - our solution was an extra support post and lots of glass. So, not a boat for serious cruising unless you enjoy running repairs Tony  

Thanks everyone for the fantastic advice!  

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A Jaguar 22 brought up to date, a simple but aesthetic restoration

The Jaguar 22 is popular. "I fell in love with the hull shape of this sailboat", announces Valère. This new and happy owner has just restored this model built in 1979 in England. He shares with us his work and the very elegant result.

Valère is a master sailmaker in Calais. However, he does not have a personal sailboat to enjoy on weekends. In 2020, he took the step of buying a Jaguar 22 in its original condition. Based in Graveline, this sailboat runs aground in the mud at each tide . This port has no means of lifting and Valère buys his sailboat without seeing the live works.

A trial run

He'll just do a quick check on the rigging and sails before taking her back out to sea in Calais, about 15 miles further south. " We chose our weather with good weather and a nice sea to not take any risk ", explains the new owner. "E n addition, the outboard motor, a Johnson 4.5 hp, was in good condition. It's always reassuring if something goes wrong Arriving in Calais safely, he can take the sailboat out of the water to discover the underside: "It wasn't really clean, we even saw eels falling out of the daggerboard well! ".

No osmosis despite living in water

But after a good cleaning, the surprise is quite good: " I was afraid to discover osmosis on this 1979 hull, but nothing. Not a blister! ". He therefore began the renovation work by sanding the entire hull and the pivoting keel. He paints all the coats with a paint roller. And above all, he sands with fine grain between each coat. The 2 coats of navy blue finish are a single-component paint. The result is clean, enhanced by a white sticker border and a sticker designed by Valère in the shape of a Jaguar at the front. The pivoting keel does not need to be removed. Valère still checks the winch that ensures the reassembly of the keel.

A "faux teak" deck with curved slats

For the deck, Valère chose not to paint it. After a thorough cleaning, he glued a fake EVA teak over it. After buying a small piece to test, he is favorably surprised by the product: " It has a nice feel, good underfoot feel and is well non-slip. Especially I realize that it ages well after the season spent in full sun. "For the look, he assembles it batten by batten to make them follow the curvature of the hull (after re-cutting the original delivered plates to 2.50 x 0.90 m).

Recovering to limit costs

The original interior fittings are in good condition. He does not plan to intervene on it, as he uses the boat for day trips. Maybe in a second time. For the moment, it's the sails that he would like to take some time to work on. Indeed, this Jaguar has for the moment an original wardrobe. He would like to make a new set of sails for her, but as he says: " It's always the shoemaker who is the worst shod. I'll have to make time for that. I picked up a furler and genoa from a 31 foot Kevlar Carbon sailboat with a damaged leech. I'd like to trim a genoa for the Jaguar in it. "

He also had to dismast the boat to overhaul the masthead where the anchor light no longer lit up and the few electronics on board were no longer responding.

Beware of speedboat theft in Calais

Today Valère is happy with his sailboat which corresponds to his expectations: " I didn't want a big boat. First of all, I didn't want it to cost me too much. I bought Angelo 1500 euros and I invested about 1000 euros in its restoration , mainly painting. The only drawback was the theft of my outboard engine. In Calais we are prone to these thefts, these engines are of interest to migrants. For my Johnson, they didn't hesitate to cut a motorcycle U-lock and even cut my backstay which was in their way. I found a Honda 6.5 hp as a replacement, but it is too heavy. In fact, now I unload the engine after every ride to avoid theft. So I'm going to look for a lighter engine. A 4.5 hp is more than enough for this type of boat. "

# Jaguar 22

The Jaguar 22 was designed by Frank Butler of Catalina Yachts, USA., in 1969 as the Catalina 22, & is still in production in modified form today. That alone speaks volumes for the design. Under the name of Jaguar, they were built as the first of a line, by Eric Birch of Canvey Island, from the 1970s to the early 1980s. It is thought that 1534 were built.

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