KING SHARK 20
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20.25 ft |
| LWL | 18.5 ft |
| Beam | 6.83 ft |
| Draft | 2 ft |
| Displacement | 2,000 lb |
| Ballast | 725 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
About the KING SHARK 20
The King Shark 20 is a rare, lightweight daysailer designed by Wayne Vetterlein and built by Threestrokes Ltd. in the UK in 1969. With a displacement of 2000.0 lb and a masthead sloop rig, it represents a specific era of British small-boat design, though the exact number of hulls built remains unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing and trailerable recreation rather than extended cruising, given its light displacement and short production run.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 12.56, the King Shark 20 is not designed for offshore bluewater passage making and is strictly a coastal or inshore vessel.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-1960s trailerable daysailers with similar beam-to-length ratios and masthead sloop rigs, such as the O'Day 20 or early Catalina 22s, which share the role of accessible weekend sailing.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 20.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the KING SHARK 20, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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