The Nacra Inter 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
69.2
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Nacra Inter 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 Nacra Inter 20.
| Nacra Inter 20 | Astus 201 | Inland 20 Scow | Lr 20 | Nacra 20 | Shark Catamaran | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 20.3 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.5 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| LWL | — | 19.2 | — | — | — | 17.0 |
| Beam | 8.5 | 12.7 | 5.7 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Displacement | 429 | 838 | 595 | 476 | 390 | 300 |
| Sail Area | 245 | — | 176 | 174 | — | 235 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 69.2 | 58.2 | 39.9 | 45.7 | — | 84.0 |
| Comfort | — | 2.2 | — | — | 1.9 | — |
| Capsize | — | 5.41 | 2.70 | — | 4.66 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.9 | — | — | 5.5 | — |