Buckley Yacht Design BTC22

The BTC-22 (‘Buckley Trail-able Cruiser 22’) Mark 2 is a British-built high performance trailer sailer which has been designed around the needs of single handed, family and racing sailers alike.

Boasting a super light, resin infused hull* with a high degree of ‘stiffness’ the BTC-22 also offers a powerful rig, a large open cockpit, coupled with a contemporary hull shape, long water line, lifting bulb keel and twin rudders. As a result the boat handles superbly, points exceptionally well and has been clocked at 15kts off the wind! No wonder that the boat is sometimes referred to as a 'mini Pogo'.

So, the BTC-22 is sure to please the sporty sailor. Yet the boat doesn't require a full racing crew to achieve great performance. The BTC-22 has an open deck plan which uses modern high spec deck fittings and trimming systems managed from the cockpit, making for an efficient sailing experience with maximum enjoyment. The carbon tiller of the BTC22 is well positioned in the centre of the cockpit, enabling easy access to all control lines, even single handed. The helm, connected via a stainless steel/carbon fibre rod steering system, feels superbly well balanced under sail in a wide range of wind strengths - no need to reef early on this stiff little boat. 

Despite the performance layout, crew will feel safe on-board with double guard wires led through cleverly placed outboard stanchions all around, enabling ease of movement on the BTC's wide gangways. Two robust pushpits with sturdy guard wires between ensure the whole crew can move safely around the cockpit.

As for practicalities, there is plenty of storage above deck with two cockpit seat lockers and one huge locker under the cockpit sole, big enough to take an outboard motor or tender and lots besides. In the bow there is an easily accessible anchor locker and a pivoting outboard bracket is placed centrally on the transom. Thanks to a lifting bulb keel and optional mast lifting system this boat can be trailered, rigged and launched easily too. To make trailer sailing and creek crawling even easier an optional swing keel version of the BTC22, is available. 

Below decks, the BTC22 can be delivered as basic and lightweight as keen racers might like but this boat can be fun for entertaining family and friends too. There is a surprising amount of space in the large airy cabin for a 22 footer with such performance credentials.Yet there are more subtleties to add - the BTC Mark 2 has a cored hull and deck - not only to provide more buoyancy, but also better insulation and less condensation to boot!  The cabin has good headroom and 4 spacious beds - one generous 2 metre V-berth and two giant settee berths measuring 2.5 metres each. There is plenty of storage under the removable companionway steps and under the berths to accommodate longer on-board stays. An infill under the v-berth houses an optional chemical heads.  
New for 2025!  A sleek GRP galley unit to port and cabin locker to starboard, as well as GRP bunks, all finished with hardwood edging, now feature as standard on all BTC22s. Add an optional 'Comfort Pack' which features a fresh water installation, cabin electrics with battery, acres of cushions and a courtesy curtain and you have all the components needed for comfortable overnight stays. 

We're very excited about this little high performance cruiser and we would love to share more details with you. Perhaps we can show you a production model. We think you'll be impressed.

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