The Lr 20 is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
45.7
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Lr 20 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Holder 20
Precision 21
San Juan 21
Cal 21
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Lr 20 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Lr 20.
| Lr 20 | Antrim 20 | Cal 21 | Holder 20 | Precision 21 | San Juan 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 20.5 | 20.4 | 20.5 | 20.3 | 20.8 | 20.5 |
| LWL | — | 17.5 | 16.7 | 18.4 | 17.5 | 17.0 |
| Beam | 10.2 | 8.0 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Displacement | 476 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballast | — | 750 | 360 | 260 | 600 | 400 |
| Sail Area | 174 | 279 | 196 | 194 | 203 | 190 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 261 | 186 | 243 | 258 |
| SA/Disp | 45.7 | 29.7 | 29.5 | 28.2 | 21.4 | 26.3 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 40.5 | 32.7 | 22.4 | 32.0 | — |
| Comfort | — | 9.8 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| Capsize | — | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.98 | 2.68 | 2.60 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.5 |