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Roy 20

Designer: Roberto Róvere  ·  Builder: Nautivela (Arg)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Roy 20

Produced by Roy Boat Company, the Roy 20 is a compact sailboat that falls into the category of small daysailers and entry-level keelboats, making it an appealing option for beginners and budget-conscious sailors alike. Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, this vessel is well suited to calm inland waters, protected bays, and light coastal sailing, where its modest size becomes an advantage rather than a limitation. With limited documentation widely available, the Roy 20 remains something of an understated choice in the used boat market, which can work in a buyer's favor when it comes to pricing. Its manageable size makes trailering straightforward, opening up the possibility of exploring multiple sailing destinations without the overhead of a marina slip. For those stepping into sailing for the first time or looking for a low-maintenance weekend boat, the Roy 20 offers a practical starting point. Prospective buyers are encouraged to conduct thorough in-person inspections, as documentation and parts support for lesser-known production boats can sometimes be harder to source than for more widely recognized models.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 17.72 ft / 5.40 m
Beam 7.22 ft / 2.20 m
Max Draft 3.44 ft / 1.05 m
Displacement 1,984.00 lb / 900 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Roberto Róvere
Builder Nautivela (ARG)
First Built 1978
Related Sailboats Cal 20 · Ranger 20 · Balboa 20 · Ensenada 20 · Windrose 20
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Performance Ratios
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
159.19
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. 2.74 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.64
P (Mainsail Luff) 154.00 ft² / 14.31 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 159.19
How It Compares

vs. Balboa 20, Cal 20, Ensenada 20, Ranger 20, Windrose 20

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Roy 20 ★
20.0 ft
Balboa 20
20.0 ft
Cal 20
20.0 ft
Ensenada 20
20.0 ft
Ranger 20
20.0 ft
Windrose 20
20.0 ft
LWL
Roy 20 ★
17.7 ft
Balboa 20
17.5 ft
Cal 20
18.0 ft
Ensenada 20
17.5 ft
Ranger 20
16.0 ft
Windrose 20
16.0 ft
Beam
Roy 20 ★
7.2 ft
Balboa 20
7.1 ft
Cal 20
7.0 ft
Ensenada 20
7.1 ft
Ranger 20
7.9 ft
Windrose 20
7.5 ft
Displacement
Roy 20 ★
1 lbs
Balboa 20
1 lbs
Cal 20
1 lbs
Ensenada 20
1 lbs
Ranger 20
1 lbs
Windrose 20
1 lbs
Ballast
Roy 20 ★
Balboa 20
450 lbs
Cal 20
900 lbs
Ensenada 20
550 lbs
Ranger 20
550 lbs
Windrose 20
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Roy 20 ★
Balboa 20
276 s/nm
Cal 20
258 s/nm
Ensenada 20
291 s/nm
Ranger 20
240 s/nm
Windrose 20
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Roy 20 ★
Balboa 20
26.5 %
Cal 20
Ensenada 20
34.4 %
Ranger 20
36.7 %
Windrose 20
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Roy 20 ★
159
Balboa 20
141
Cal 20
Ensenada 20
133
Ranger 20
163
Windrose 20
179
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