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Windrose 20
Designer: Ron Holder  ·  Builder: Laguna Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Windrose 20

A compact and approachable daysailer, the Windrose 20 appeals to sailors looking for an entry point into keelboat sailing or a low-maintenance vessel for relaxed coastal outings. Designed with simplicity in mind, this small sailboat suits protected waters, inland lakes, and calm coastal environments where ease of handling takes priority over offshore capability. With limited documented specifications available, much of the Windrose 20's character is best understood through the experience of sailors who have owned and sailed her. Boats of this size and class typically reward beginners and intermediate sailors with predictable handling and forgiving performance, making them well suited for weekend sailing, skill-building, and leisurely harbor exploration. The Windrose 20's modest footprint also means lower ownership costs, easier trailering, and straightforward maintenance — practical advantages that continue to attract budget-conscious sailors and those stepping into keelboat ownership for the first time. While she won't satisfy those chasing offshore passages or competitive racing, as a relaxed daysailer for fair-weather sailing, the Windrose 20 offers an accessible and enjoyable on-the-water experience.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
Beam 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 1,650.00 lb / 748 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holder
Builder Laguna Yachts (USA)
First Built 1977
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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
179.84
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. 2.57 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.00 ft / 0.30 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 168.00 ft² / 15.61 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 179.84
How It Compares

vs. Balboa 20, Ensenada 20, Ranger 20

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Dimensions
LOA
Windrose 20 ★
20.0 ft
Balboa 20
20.0 ft
Ensenada 20
20.0 ft
Ranger 20
20.0 ft
LWL
Windrose 20 ★
16.0 ft
Balboa 20
17.5 ft
Ensenada 20
17.5 ft
Ranger 20
16.0 ft
Beam
Windrose 20 ★
7.5 ft
Balboa 20
7.1 ft
Ensenada 20
7.1 ft
Ranger 20
7.9 ft
Displacement
Windrose 20 ★
1 lbs
Balboa 20
1 lbs
Ensenada 20
1 lbs
Ranger 20
1 lbs
Ballast
Windrose 20 ★
Balboa 20
450 lbs
Ensenada 20
550 lbs
Ranger 20
550 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Windrose 20 ★
Balboa 20
276 s/nm
Ensenada 20
291 s/nm
Ranger 20
240 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Windrose 20 ★
Balboa 20
26.5 %
Ensenada 20
34.4 %
Ranger 20
36.7 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Windrose 20 ★
179
Balboa 20
141
Ensenada 20
133
Ranger 20
163
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