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Edel 820
Designer: Maurice Edel  ·  Builder: Edel Canada/Edel France  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Edel 820

With limited documentation available, the Edel 820 represents one of the more elusive entries in the French builder's catalog from the 1980s era. Edel Marine, known for producing practical cruising yachts that emphasized seaworthiness over flashy performance, likely designed this model to continue their tradition of building reliable coastal cruisers for the European market. Based on Edel's typical design philosophy during this period, the 820 would have featured the builder's characteristic emphasis on interior volume and practical sailing characteristics. French builders of this era were particularly skilled at maximizing living space while maintaining reasonable sailing performance, and Edel's designs typically reflected this approach with wide beam sections and thoughtful cabin layouts. The boat would be well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, offering the kind of comfortable, steady sailing experience that made Edel popular among European sailors seeking reliable family cruisers. While not designed for racing or extensive offshore passages, the 820 would represent solid value for sailors prioritizing comfort and ease of handling over pure performance. The limited availability of specifications today reflects the boat's relatively small production numbers and regional market focus.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.92 ft / 8.21 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.50 ft / 6.86 m
Beam 9.67 ft / 2.95 m
Max Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Displacement 7,050.00 lb / 3,198 kg
Ballast 2,646.00 lb / 1,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 386.00 ft² / 35.86 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Maurice Edel
Builder Edel Canada/Edel France
First Built 1980
Last Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
195
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.85
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
22.26
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.02
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.36
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.92
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 777.42
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 39.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.3
SA Fore 210.6
SA Main 175.1
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 27, Pearson 27, Tartan 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Edel 820 ★
26.9 ft
Catalina 27
26.9 ft
Pearson 27
26.9 ft
Tartan 27
27.0 ft
LWL
Edel 820 ★
22.5 ft
Catalina 27
23.0 ft
Pearson 27
22.5 ft
Tartan 27
21.4 ft
Beam
Edel 820 ★
9.7 ft
Catalina 27
9.2 ft
Pearson 27
9.2 ft
Tartan 27
8.6 ft
Displacement
Edel 820 ★
7 lbs
Catalina 27
6 lbs
Pearson 27
5 lbs
Tartan 27
7 lbs
Ballast
Edel 820 ★
2 lbs
Catalina 27
2 lbs
Pearson 27
2 lbs
Tartan 27
2 lbs
Sail Area
Edel 820 ★
386 sq ft
Catalina 27
323 sq ft
Pearson 27
332 sq ft
Tartan 27
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Edel 820 ★
195 s/nm
Catalina 27
207 s/nm
Pearson 27
204 s/nm
Tartan 27
234 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Edel 820 ★
16.9
Catalina 27
14.3
Pearson 27
16.5
Tartan 27
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Edel 820 ★
Catalina 27
39.4 %
Pearson 27
Tartan 27
32.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Edel 820 ★
22.3
Catalina 27
Pearson 27
19.7
Tartan 27
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Edel 820 ★
2.02
Catalina 27
Pearson 27
2.04
Tartan 27
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Edel 820 ★
Catalina 27
251
Pearson 27
Tartan 27
336
Hull Speed
Edel 820 ★
6.4 kts
Catalina 27
Pearson 27
6.4 kts
Tartan 27
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Edel 820 ★
1.9
Catalina 27
Pearson 27
2.4
Tartan 27
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