CAP HORN
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.33 ft |
| LWL | 19.67 ft |
| Beam | 7.08 ft |
| Draft | 5.2 ft/ 2.16 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,000 lb |
| Ballast | 880 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
About the CAP HORN
A CAP HORN participated in the first single handed transatlantic race (OSTAR) of 1960. She finished after 74 days!
The Cap Horn is a compact, lightweight 21.33 ft masthead sloop designed by Jean-Jacques Herbulot and built by Jouet (FRA) in 1959. With a displacement of 2000.0 lb and a build count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of small, performance-oriented French cruising yachts.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing due to its light displacement and manageable size, appealing to owners seeking a low-maintenance, trailerable package.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 11.3, the Cap Horn is not designed for serious offshore bluewater passage-making but is adequate for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1950s-60s European 20-footers like the O'Day 20 or early Catalina 22s, sharing similar dimensions and roles as entry-level coastal cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CAP HORN 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 21.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CAP HORNyet 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 CAP HORN? 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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