Designed by Carlo Bertorello and built by Italian manufacturer Exsol starting in 2005, this 20-foot sailboat presents an intriguing blend of performance and versatility. The Explorer 20's most distinctive feature is its keel/centerboard configuration paired with dual rudders, creating exceptional shallow-water capability while maintaining good upwind performance when the board is deployed. With a fractional sloop rig carrying 269 square feet of sail area on a relatively light 1,653-pound displacement, this fiberglass boat delivers spirited performance with a theoretical hull speed of 5.92 knots. The sail area to displacement ratio of 30.85 indicates she's built for speed rather than heavy cruising, making her well-suited for coastal sailing, club racing, and day sailing adventures. The boat's low comfort ratio of 8.28 reflects her performance-oriented nature rather than cruising accommodations, while the capsize screening formula of 2.67 suggests reasonable stability for coastal waters. Her nearly 20-foot waterline length maximizes sailing length, and the 7.87-foot beam provides adequate stability without compromising speed. The dual rudder system offers excellent control and redundancy, particularly valuable when sailing in shallow areas where the centerboard configuration truly shines.
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What is the Explorer 20's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Explorer 20 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 30.85. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Explorer 20's comfort ratio?
The Explorer 20 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 8.28. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Explorer 20 safe for offshore sailing?
The Explorer 20 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.67. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Explorer 20?
The theoretical hull speed of the Explorer 20 is 5.92 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Explorer 20 weigh?
The Explorer 20 has a displacement of 1,653.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 20.28 ft.
Who designed the Explorer 20?
The Explorer 20 was designed by Carlo Bertorello, first built in 2005.