Independent 20
9 / 61 - score 72%
The Independent 20 is a 20.0ft masthead sloop built in fiberglass by Independent Yachts Ltd. since 1978.
35 units have been built.
The Independent 20 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Independent 20 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 77%
| Model | Independent 20 | ||
| Length | 20 ft (84%) | the closest to 20.33 ft | |
| Beam | 6.80 ft (70%) | the closest to 7 ft | |
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 36%
| Sail area / displ. | 22.12 (36%) | the closest to 23.64 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 153.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 12.92 | ||
| Capsize | 2.16 |
Hull 100%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18 ft (100%) | the closest to 18 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.69 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 219 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 118.15 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 101.05 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.80 ft | ||
| J | 8.50 ft | ||
| P | 23.50 ft | ||
| E | 8.60 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Independent Yachts Ltd. | ||
| Designer | ?? | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 35 |