Evolution Non-BR
Discount Sails
Boater’s Closet Non-BR
Rigs: Masthead Sloop
The first of the ‘Sunbeam’ series.
A keel/centerboard version was also available. Draft: 0.55-1.35m / 1.8-4.42 ft
van de Stadt #165.(SUNBEAM 22C)
Photo above is of a 1983 model year Sunbeam 22. This was one of the rare later models with cornered windows. Earlier models, which were more popular, have round windows.
Thanks to Sunbeam 22 owner Christopher for the photo.
S.A. (Reported) = Main + #1 Genoa.
Thanks to ‘rmanganaro’ for providing important corrections.
Sometimes attributed to S&S but actually designed ‘in house’.
One of earliest fiberglass production sailing yachts of this size in the US.
Glassco/Crystaliners was located in Miami, FL USA. Available with keel/centerboard as well as a yawl rig. Reportedly, the molds were sold to Columbia Yachts and used to build the COLUMBIA 33.
Sail area:
-Main: 52 ft² / 4.83 m²
-Jib: 65 ft² / 6.0 m²
-Genoa (150%): 98 ft² / 9.1 m²
Max outboard power: 6 hp
Sail area reported above includes main + genoa
Sail area with jib: 38 m² / 409 ft²
Early boats had lead keels. Weight: 740 kg/1,631 lbs.
Inboard motor optional.
Bruntons
Electric Yacht
