Nordica 20
Description
The Nordica 20 is a compact fiberglass pocket cruiser designed by Malta-Muller and built by Nordica Yachts/Exe Fibercraft in Canada starting in 1975. With production likely limited (exact numbers scarce, but similar to its smaller sibling the Nordica 16), it's a trailerable coastal daysailer or weekend boat for 2-4, featuring a long keel for stability and tracking, a masthead sloop rig for easy handling, and a small cuddy cabin with V-berths (up to 6'3" long) for basic overnights. The interior includes a compact galley, portable head, and open cockpit, all under low headroom (~4'5"). Powered by a small Renault diesel (7 hp), it's praised for its seaworthiness in chop, forgiving motion, and classic double-ended lines—ideal for beginners or couples, though its modest sail area suits moderate breezes best. Variants like the Halman 20 share the hull.
Construction Details
| Designer | Malta-Muller |
|---|---|
| Builder | Exe Fibercraft (Canada) |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LOA | 19.500 ft |
| LWL | 16.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.670 ft |
| Displacement | 2520 lb |
| Ballast | 1020 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25.17 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.33 ft |
| p | 23.33 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.17 ft | 6.33 ft | 23.33 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Nordica 20 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 23.33 ft - (7111 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.48 ft - (7462 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.71 ft - (7532 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 107.89 ft² |
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Nordica 20 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 20.76 ft - (6328 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.11 ft - (2472 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.66 ft - (5688 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.28 ft - (2219 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.06 ° |
| Area | * 75.55 ft² |
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Nordica 20 - GENOA
| Luff | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.55 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.58 ft - (2615 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.36 ° |
| Area | * 100.87 ft² |
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Nordica 20 - GENOA
| Luff | * 24.66 ft - (7516 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.54 ft - (7175 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.08 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.08 ° |
| Area | * 117.14 ft² |
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Nordica 20 - DRIFTER
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | 22.75 ft - (6934 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 175.51 % |
| Length Perp | * 11.11 ft - (3386 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.74 ° |
| Area | * 138.94 ft² |
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Nordica 20 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 206 ft² |
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