Cygnus 20
Description
The Cygnus 20 (also known as the Cygnus or sometimes referenced as HR-20/Cygnus in older contexts) is a classic Canadian trailerable daysailer/racer designed by George Hinterhoeller (of Hinterhoeller Yachts fame, known for Nonsuch and Shark designs). Introduced in 1963, it was produced in fiberglass by Hinterhoeller and later builders through the 1970s/1980s. It's a lightweight, simple, and fun one-design-style dinghy popular in the Great Lakes region (including Ontario and nearby US waters), with a reputation for excellent performance in moderate winds, easy handling, and versatility as a club racer, family daysailer, or cartoppable boat.
Construction Details
| Designer | George Hinterhoeller |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.000 ft |
| LWL | 17.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Displacement | 600 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1963 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 18.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.30 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 10.30 ft |
| p2 | 25 ft |
| e2 | 11.30 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.80 ft | 6.30 ft | 23 ft | 10.30 ft | 25 ft | 11.30 ft | - | - |
Sails
Cygnus 20 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.3 ft - (3139 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.66 ft - (7516 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.87 ft - (7580 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 122.23 ft² |
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Cygnus 20 - GENOA
| Luff | * 18.84 ft - (5742 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.23 ft - (3118 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.66 ft - (5383 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.45 ft - (2880 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 89.01 ft² |
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Cygnus 20 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 18.84 ft - (5742 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.81 ft - (5124 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 213.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.42 ft - (4090 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 14.48 ° |
| Area | * 126.4 ft² |
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Cygnus 20 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 18.84 ft - (5742 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.4 ft - (3170 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 147 ft² |
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Cygnus 20 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 300 ft² |
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