HERMANN 20
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22 ft |
| LWL | 20 ft |
| Beam | 9.5 ft |
| Displacement | 4,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
About the HERMANN 20
The Hermann 20 is a 22.0 ft masthead sloop designed by Richard Ketcham and built by Ted Hermann's Boat Shop. Due to limited data availability, the exact production years and total hulls built are currently unknown.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, given its 22.0 ft LOA and moderate 4500.0 lb displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.3 and a displacement of 4500.0 lb, the boat is primarily designed for coastal use rather than extended offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the O'Day 22 and Pearson 22, which share similar dimensions and roles as entry-level coastal cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HERMANN 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 22ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HERMANN 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 HERMANN 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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