Back to Search
Evolution 19
Designer: Julian Everitt  ·  Builder: Evolution Yachts Ltd. (Uk)/Production Yachts Pty.  ·  First built: 1975
+ Add to Compare
About the Evolution 19

Designed by Julian Everitt and built between 1975 and 1980, this compact 19-footer represents an interesting chapter in British small boat design during the mid-1970s sailing boom. With 124 hulls produced by Evolution Yachts Ltd. and Production Yachts Pty., the Evolution 19 found a modest but dedicated following among sailors seeking a trailerable cruiser with genuine sailing capability. The boat's most distinctive feature is its lifting keel configuration, which reduces draft for shallow water exploration and simplified launching while maintaining the sailing performance benefits of a deeper appendage when needed. At 4.53 feet with the keel down, she offers surprising stability for her size, aided by 900 pounds of ballast in her 2,100-pound displacement. Her fractional sloop rig carries 161 square feet of sail area, delivering spirited performance in moderate conditions while remaining manageable for small crews. The SA/Displacement ratio of 15.75 suggests good light-air performance, while the comfort ratio of 12.03 indicates she's better suited for day sailing and coastal cruising rather than extended offshore passages. With her fiberglass construction and practical layout, the Evolution 19 appeals to sailors wanting affordable access to protected waters, small harbors, and weekend adventures where her shallow-draft capability truly shines.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 4.53 ft / 1.38 m
Min Draft 0.89 ft / 0.27 m
Displacement 2,100.00 lb / 953 kg
Ballast 900.00 lb / 408 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 161.00 ft² / 14.96 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Julian Everitt
Builder Evolution Yachts Ltd. (UK)/Production Yachts Pty.
First Built 1975
Last Built 1980
Number Built 124
Owner Reviews

No owner reviews yet — be the first to share your experience with this boat.

Performance Ratios
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
 15.75
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 42.86
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 228.88
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
 12.03
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
 2.5
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. 5.36 kn
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
 2.25
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. 457.36 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.78
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 20.21 ft / 6.16 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.55 ft / 2.30 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 22.54 ft / 6.87 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 7.55 ft / 2.30 m
SA Fore 76.29 ft² / 7.09 m²
SA Main 85.09 ft² / 7.91 m²
SA Total (100%) 161.38 ft² / 14.99 m²
Est. Forestay Length 21.57 ft / 6.57 m
Find a Evolution 19 For Sale
Y YachtWorld Brokerage listings S Sailboat Listings Sailboats only C Craigslist National search F Facebook Marketplace Local listings B boats.com Global marketplace