Gordon wrote:
Got a friend looking for a good small trailer sailboat. What's best in the
21 to 23 range? For instance, Catalina has made a gazillion C22's. Must say
something for them, altho some say they're not the best sailers.
So what is this groups opinion as the best?

Best in what respect?

The Catalina 22 is the most numerous, so buying one of those validates
your choice as a consumer.

Another popular choice is a West Wight Potter 19, smaller than what you
state but as roomy as most 22 footers and easier to trailer. Very stable
too, which is a good quality in a small boat.

The U.S. 21 (later sold as a Pearson Triton 21) is a mini sled, lift
keel speedster, not many around though. Another similar is the Holder
20. If you want a boat that's easier to find and don't mind a higher
price tag, the Ultimate 20 is more modern and probably faster yet.

If you like tradition, you might like a Cornish Crabber flush-deck gaff
cutter; or a Bay Hen gaff sharpie. Both are fun boats with a lot of appeal.

The best starting point is probably to check the trailering weight
capacity of your tow vehicle.

Below is a partial list of possibilities. There have probably been over
a thousand types of 20 to 22 foot trailerable sailboats produced & marketed.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Seaward Fox
Farr 6000
Mirage 5.5
Etap 20 (6.05)
Ensenada 20
Kent Ranger
Sovereign 20
Balboa 20
Sun Fast 20
Southwind 21
Skipper 20
Skimmer 20
Chrysler 20
COM-PAC 19XL
Windrose 20
Nimble Vagabond
Holder 20
Harpoon 6.2
Cal 21
San Juan 21
Precision 21
Islander 21
Nimble 20
Buccaneer 210
Clipper Marine 21
Ultimate 20
Bay Hen 21
Venture 21
Victory 21
SR 21
Hunter 212
Aquarius 21
Balboa 21
American 21
Beneteau First 210
AMF 2100
Mistral 21
Halman 21
Sirius 21/22
HOBIE 21
Muskeget 21
US 21
Santana 21
Spirit 21
Spirit 6.5
Sun Way 21
South Coast 21
Noelex 22
Dovekie
Lindenberg 22
Windrose 22
CS 22
Laguna 22
Gloucester 22
Dehler 22
Sea Pearl 21
Freedom 21
Seafarer 22
Beneteau First 235
CHRYSLER 22
O'Day 222
Edel 665
O'DAY 22
D & M 22
Maine Cat 22
Rocket 22
South Coast 22
Lark (Pearson)
Venture 222
Sailors Haven 22
Merit 22
Venture/MacGregor 22
Cal 22
Schock 22
S2 6.7
S2 6.9
CAPRI 22
Buccaneer 220
US 22
Helsen 22
Starwind 22
Rhodes 22
Eagle
Falmouth Cutter 22
Kells 23
Starwind 223
Hunter 22
TANZER 22