The M 20 scow is a 20.0ft fractional sloop designed by H. Melges Jr./H. Melges Sr. and built in fiberglass by Windward Boatworks since 1963.
675 units have been built.
The M 20 scow is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is not stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | M 20 scow | ||
| Length | 20 ft | ||
| Beam | 5.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 39.87 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 96.80 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 5.76 | ||
| Capsize | 2.70 |
Hull
| Hull type | Scow twin centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 14 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 595 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.01 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 176 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 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 | Windward Boatworks | ||
| Designer | H. Melges Jr./H. Melges Sr. | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 675 |