Striker 22 Yacht

[sheppy]

Hi,

New to this forum but wanted to ask if anyone knows anything about the Striker 22 yacht. I'm pretty sure it's made by a company called Marcon but I can't find out anything about them.

I went to look at an Anderson 22 which was a little poor and stopped at a boat yard on the way back and saw a few boats. The Jaguar 21 was good if you're about 3 inches wide due to the internal dims but then saw this Striker 22. It's a great looking boat and the interior is pretty well designed too. The only real problem I can see is that the engine has to mount on a aux board out back but maybe that's not too much of an issue. Can anyone offer any advice or point me towards any online resources?

Thanks,

John

[Spocsta]

Hi John, The Striker 22 was produced by Marcon based in Southampton. I currently own one and would highly recommend it - although it has an aux outboard mount you will prob find it also has an inboard (located under the steps) mine still has the original petrol vire 7 inboard. It is a great boat to sail and is also quite roomy inside for a 22 - I sleep in ours with my wife and 2 kids no problem. The boat was designed by Alan Hill a very good yacht designer. What really attracted me to buy one was it's modern looks for it's age and I have not regretted it!!

[sheppy]

Thanks for your reply. I just realised it was almost exactly one year since I posted that. I have in the meantime bought a 19’ Fletcher Sport Cruiser but will be looking to buy a small yacht next year. I do agree the Striker 22 looks very modern for they age - which is partly why I was drawn to them. I’m also looking at the Leisure 23 SL which also look very modern and has very good headroom too. If I can bite the mooring costs, I may even look at a 25/27’ boat but I think the 22/23 might make more sense. I don’t recall seeing space for a sea loo on the Striker, is there space? Also, I wonder how well they handle in the sea. I’m looking to travel around the south costs and maybe even to South Wales - which means crossing the Bristol Channel. Also what sort of speed does yours do under sail and under power?

Thanks,
John