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Galion 22

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1965–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
48.6%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
13.9
Displacement / length
267.9
Comfort ratio
20.1
Capsize screening
1.91
Hull speed
5.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
466
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Iron
Production
Years built
1965–present
Designer
Ian Hannay
Builder
Hannay Marine Ltd, Robert Ives Boatbuilders Ltd., Jeremy Rogers, Deacons Boat Yard Ltd.

Design & history

In 1968 a Galion 22, skippered by her designer Ian Hannay, won both the Round the Island Race and the JOG Single-handed Race.

Class · Won the Round the Island Race and the JOG Single-handed Race in 1968.
Notable features
Main: 121 ft2 / 11.3 m2Jib: 99 ft2 / 9.2 m2Genoa: 144 ft2 / 13.4 m2Spinnaker: 320 ft2 / 30 m2
Design

Designed by Ian Hannay.

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