Hurley 20
Description
The Hurley 20 is a classic small family/trailerable cruising sailboat built by Hurley Marine Ltd. in Plymouth, UK, from 1966 onward (with production continuing under successors like South Coast Marine or Ravensail into later decades, though most examples are from the 1960s–1970s). It was designed by Ian L. Anderson (British naval architect, same designer as the popular Hurley 22, emphasizing seaworthiness and performance in compact hulls); production numbers are not precisely tallied in sources but appear moderate (hundreds built, though less common than the 22; a niche classic with a dedicated following via the Hurley Owners Association). Special features include its twin/bilge keel (or fin keel variant in some) for shallow draft access and drying out on tidal flats, solid fiberglass (GRP) construction for durability, fractional sloop rig for easy handling, narrow beam and heavy ballast for exceptional stiffness/self-righting, compact 4-berth layout with basic galley/head, low freeboard for traditional lines, and a strong reputation as a seaworthy "pocket bluewater" boat—capable of challenging conditions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ian Anderson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hurley Marine Ltd. |
| Length | 19.800 ft |
| LOA | 19.980 ft |
| LWL | 15.910 ft |
| Beam | 7.740 ft |
| Displacement | 2271 lb |
| Ballast | 1000 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.590 ft |
| Year Built | 1966 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.20 ft |
| p | 21.67 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft | 7.20 ft | 21.67 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hurley 20 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 21.67 ft - (6605 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.15 ft - (7056 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.36 ft - (7120 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 106.48 ft² |
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Hurley 20 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.67 ft - (2643 mm) |
| Leech | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 105.83 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.62 ft - (2323 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.46 ° |
| Area | * 79.98 ft² |
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Hurley 20 - GENOA
| Luff | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 22.083 ft - (6731 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.37 ft - (2856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.43 ° |
| Area | * 110.06 ft² |
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Hurley 20 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.33 ft - (1625 mm) |
| Leech | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 58.33 % |
| Length Perp | * 4.2 ft - (1280 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 21.88 ° |
| Area | * 29.95 ft² |
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