AERO 20 (CATALINA)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20.5 ft |
| LWL | 17.75 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 4 ft |
| Displacement | 2,250 lb |
| Ballast | 700 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.6 kn |
About the AERO 20 (CATALINA)
Most notable feature is the Aero Rig. Hull based on an earlier model called the INDEPENDENCE 20. (intended for sailors with limited mobility)
The Aero 20 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Gary Mull and built by Catalina Yachts in 1999. With a displacement of 2250.0 lb and a beam of 8.0 ft, it represents a specific entry-level offering from the manufacturer during that production year.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for single-handers or couples seeking a manageable, trailerable day-sailer for protected coastal waters. Its light displacement and fractional rig make it responsive and easy to handle in light to moderate winds.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.44 and a comfort ratio of 11.73, the Aero 20 is not designed for offshore passage-making but is stable enough for protected coastal sailing.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Catalina 22 and the O'Day 23, which share similar beam dimensions and fractional sloop rigs. These vessels offer similar cockpit layouts and performance characteristics for casual weekend cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the AERO 20 (CATALINA) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 20.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the AERO 20 (CATALINA)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a AERO 20 (CATALINA)? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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