Newport 20
Description
The Newport 20 is a compact, trailerable American pocket cruiser/daysailer designed by renowned naval architect Gary Mull (known for performance-oriented designs like the Santa Cruz 27 series). Built by Lindsey Plastics / Capital Yachts Inc. (USA) from 1968 onward (out of production now, with production likely tapering in the 1970s–1980s), it was constructed in fiberglass (GRP) featuring a masthead sloop rig, swing keel (centerboard) with transom-hung rudder for shallow draft, trailering, and beaching versatility. A swing keel variant was sometimes marketed as the Lindsey Mighty Mite. Quantities built are not precisely documented but moderate (hundreds estimated, common in used US markets especially West Coast/Great Lakes), emphasizing affordability, lightweight performance, and fun family sailing on lakes, bays, or protected coastal waters—nimble in moderate winds with a surprisingly roomy cockpit/cuddy for 2–4 people, basic accommodations (V-berth forward, settees convertible to berths, small storage), and outboard auxiliary.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gary Mull |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lindsey Plastics / Capital Yachts Inc. (USA) |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.500 ft |
| LWL | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Displacement | 2500 lb |
| Ballast | 600 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1968 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.33 ft |
| p | 21.17 ft |
| e | 8.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft | 8.33 ft | 21.17 ft | 8.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Newport 20 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 21.17 ft - (6453 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.43 ft - (6837 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 22.62 ft - (6895 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 95.64 ft² |
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Newport 20 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 21.08 ft - (6425 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.11 ft - (3386 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.18 ft - (5541 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.58 ft - (2920 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 100.96 ft² |
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Newport 20 - GENOA
| Luff | * 25.03 ft - (7629 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.52 ft - (4121 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.48 ft - (7157 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 156.43 ft² |
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Newport 20 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 273 ft² |
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Newport 20 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 25.03 ft - (7629 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 14.99 ft - (4569 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.99 ft - (4569 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 319 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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