⛵ Sailboat DB

HYDRA 20

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/bulb & spade rudder • Built 1971–1981

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Dimensions

LOA
19.68 ft
LWL
17.72 ft
Beam
6.56 ft
Max Draft
3.28 ft
Displacement
1,763 lbs
Ballast
882 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.17 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
19.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
142
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
50.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
180 sq ft
I
25.59 ft
J
8.56 ft
P
21.65 ft
E
6.56 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1971
Last Built
1981
Number Built
150
Notes: The earlier boats were almost always sold as kits for owner completion.