EXPLORER 20
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20.28 ft |
| LWL | 19.52 ft |
| Beam | 7.87 ft |
| Draft | 4.59 ft/ 1.64 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,653 lb |
| Ballast | 397.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 27.89 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 8.38 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 26.41 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.84 ft |
| FLforestay | 8.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 257.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 116.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 344 sq ft |
About the EXPLORER 20
Spinnaker: 344 sq.ft.
The Explorer 20 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Carlo Bertorello and built by Exsol (ITA) in 2005. With a production run limited to a single year and an unknown total build count, this vessel represents a niche entry in the micro-cruiser market.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising, daysailing, or as a trailerable project for single-handers and couples seeking a lightweight, easy-to-handle package. Its small footprint makes it ideal for owners with limited storage or dockage options.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 1653.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 8.28, the Explorer 20 is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising but is capable of protected coastal passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the O'Day 23 and the Microcruiser 20, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and trailerable dimensions. These boats offer similar displacement and beam characteristics, targeting the same market of entry-level sailors.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 60° | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| 75° | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| 90° | 4.9 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| 110° | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| 120° | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 4.3 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the EXPLORER 20 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 20.28ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EXPLORER 20yet 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 EXPLORER 20? 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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