The Able 20 is a 20.0ft masthead sloop designed by W. R. Loughlin and built in fiberglass since 1972.
The Able 20 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Able 20 | ||
| Length | 20 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.42 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.92 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 272.48 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.81 | ||
| Capsize | 2.16 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.36 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 202 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 96 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 86.79 sq.ft | ||
| I | 24 ft | ||
| J | 8 ft | ||
| P | 20.42 ft | ||
| E | 8.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 10 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | W. R. Loughlin | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |