Sundance 20
Description
The Sundance 20 is a 20‑foot trailerable pocket cruiser designed by Rod Macalpine‑Downie and built by Sundance Yachts (USA) from 1976 to 1981, with approximately 100 boats produced. Known for its distinctive sharp bow, lightweight construction, and good sailing performance, it features a fin keel, spade rudder, fractional sloop rig, and surprisingly roomy interior with V‑berth, settees, galleyette, and portable head. The design balances speed and stability for coastal cruising and daysailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Rod Macalpine-Downie |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sundance Yachts (USA) |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.000 ft |
| LWL | 17.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.500 ft |
| Displacement | 1900 lb |
| Ballast | 750 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
| Year Built | 196 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.66 ft |
| p | 21.91 ft |
| e | 8.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft | 7.66 ft | 21.91 ft | 8.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Sundance 20 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 21.91 ft - (6678 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.08 ft - (2463 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.99 ft - (7007 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.09 ft - (7038 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | 88.42 ft² |
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Sundance 20 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 20.15 ft - (6142 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.14 ft - (3091 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.81 ft - (2685 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 88.72 ft² |
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Sundance 20 - GENOA
| Luff | * 23.93 ft - (7294 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.37 ft - (3770 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.51 ft - (6861 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.49 ft - (3502 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 137.51 ft² |
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Sundance 20 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 23.93 ft - (7294 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 13.79 ft - (4203 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.79 ft - (4203 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 280.5 ft² |
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