Archival Information: From 1966 to 1978, 747 boats were built. From 2001 to
present day, the modern retro 22's are being built.
You can also goto; A) Santana
22 or B) Santana 22 webpages.
Retro is in! The VW Bug. The PT Cruiser. The Santana 22. All are classic designs with updated styling for the new millennium.
The Santana 22 was first introduced in the early 1960s and was Gary Mull's very first design. It quickly became one of the most popular one-design sailboats on San Francisco Bay and soon found its way to other windy venues such as Monterey, Oklahoma, the Columbia River, Houston, Dallas, and Lake Dillon, Colorado. A total of 747 boats were built in the first production run, and many of them still sail actively today.
Although the original boats are definitely looking a little worn and weary, the Santana's stability, durability, and easy handling characteristics make it extremely hard to equal.
At the request of Lois Fisher of Cass' Marina in Sausalito, and with the enthusiastic backing of the San Francisco fleet, the W. D. Schock Corporation has just given the Santana 22 a well-deserved make-over. They have maintained the one-design characteristics while updating the rigging, hardware, and cosmetic features. Schock made a new mold off an old boat. The hull, keel, and sail plan are identical to the original boats. Even the interior layout is the same.
Tom Schock, an avid racer and sailor with years of one-design racing and cruising experience, started the redesign process by consulting with current Santana 22 owners. They shared opinions based on years of tweaking lines and moving hardware to ensure easy and efficient boat handling. Aside from offering great suggestions regarding where to place hardware, the owners recommended a stronger mast beam, stainless steel chain plates to replace the aluminum fittings originally provided, and larger diameter wire for the lower shrouds. The racers among them also encouraged the use of a barney post for the mainsheet. All of these suggestions have been implemented in the new boat.
In addition, Schock has used a more modern hull-to-deck joint and a new non-skid design, changes that have done wonders to update the appearance of this inherently attractive design. Teak replaces mahogany, modern flush-style tinted windows are used in the cabin house, and the latest, most efficient hardware is being used throughout.
Schock has also brought the boat back down to its original weight. Through a series of interior modifications made to accommodate the public's desire for a more "finished" interior, the boat was fitted with a series of interior liner designs. Each change made the boat a little heavier. The interior of the new boat is right back to its simple yet extremely functional interior. And the boat weighs in at 2600 pounds.
Why bring back a 36 year old design? Probably because there is nothing else quite like the Santana 22. Today's boat designs focus on interior accommodations, for which they sacrifice good sailing characteristics, or on speed, which makes them too demanding for most of us. The Santana 22 is a docile, rugged, user-friendly boat that is really exciting to sail. It is sturdy, durable, and forgiving. It has a modest sail plan with a high righting moment which gives the boat tremendous stability. It is fun to race, daysail, or cruise.
LOA=22' 0"
LWL=18' 8"
Beam=7' 10"
Draft=3' 6"
Ballast=1230 pounds
Displacement=2600 pounds
Sail area=217 Sq. Ft.
Designer=Gary Mull
Builder=W.D. Schock
W.D. Schock Corp. 23125 CANYON RD., CORONA, CA 92883
Ph (909) 277-3377 FAX (909) 277-4104
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