South Coast 22
Boat
Specs
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| L.O.A. |
22'-0" |
L.W.L.
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17'-6"
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BEAM
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7'-1" |
DRAFT
KEEL UP
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0'-10" |
| DRAFT
KEEL DOWN |
4'-9" |
| SAIL
AREA |
189
Sq. Ft. |
| DISPLACEMENT |
1800# |
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"The Reluctant" photo courtesy Ray Swords
The SC 22 was the most
numerous of the South Coast boats with over 3,000
produced. Desiring to capitalize on the emerging
trailerable cruising sailboat market, South Coast
redesigned the Alberg SC 21, lengthening the
boat, installing a bigger doghouse, and replacing
the fin keel with a swing keel. The result was a
fast, versatile and seaworthy trailerable pocket
cruiser.
At one time there was an
active one-design racing fleet, with an annual
regatta held in Shreveport, Louisiana. The 22 was
reasonably fast, a little tender, and a lot of
fun to sail. It will keep up with a Catalina 22,
but a comparably equipped boat will probably cost
less money. SC 22s can be found around the
country.
The 22s had a roomy
cockpit. The layout on most boats featured a
v-berth forward. Going aft on the starboard side
there was a sink/counter/storage. Going aft on
the port was a port-a-potty and a quarterberth
which converted into a not-very-roomy table.
Dennis Dobosiewicz reports
that the Chicago South Coast Club at one time
numbered 80 members, and had an active racing
season. The club sponsored the SC 22 nationals
several years running.
Roger Kool, a South Coast
dealer in Port Clinton, Ohio, is reported to have
cruised the Bahamas in his SC 22.
SC 22 advertisement circa
unknown
South Coast 22 Original
Purchase Brochure and Kit Instructions
(Click on
the photo for larger- printable image)
LOA 22'
Beam 7'
Disp. 1800 lbs.
Ballast 550 lbs.
Draft (bd. Up/down)
13" / 5'
Dave Tait, "The Jolly
Dodger"
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