Cygnus 20
Description
The Cygnus 20 is a classic Canadian trailerable sailboat designed by George Hinterhoeller and first built in 1963. Initially produced by Hinterhoeller Yachts in Niagara Falls, Ontario, it was also constructed by Clarkecraft in St. Catharines, Ontario. Originally named the HR 20, it was renamed Cygnus 20 following the formation of a class association in 1965–66. When Hinterhoeller Yachts merged into C&C Yachts in 1969, the tooling was sold to Skene Boats in Gloucester, Ontario, where production continued until Skene's closure in 1992. Known for its lightweight planning hull and detachable cuddy cabin, it's a nimble daysailer and racer suitable for lakes, bays, and coastal waters.
Construction Details
| Designer | George Hinterhoeller |
|---|---|
| Builder | Clarkecraft |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.000 ft |
| LWL | 17.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Displacement | 600 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.670 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.670 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 18.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.30 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 10.30 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.80 ft | 6.30 ft | 23 ft | 10.30 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | 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 |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 18.75 ft - (5715 mm) |
| Foot | 7.25 ft - (2210 mm) |
| Leech | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 105.87 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.67 ft - (2033 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.55 ° |
| Area | * 62.53 ft² |
| Sail Type | 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 |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Foot | 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Leech | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.55 ft - (2606 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.84 ° |
| Area | * 79.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Foot | 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 153 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 18.84 ft - (5742 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 11.34 ft - (3456 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.34 ft - (3456 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 182 ft² |
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