MYSTIC CATBOAT 20
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20 ft |
| LWL | 18.5 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 4.25 ft/ 2.08 ft min |
| Displacement | 3,000 lb |
| Ballast | 699.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
Engine
| Yanmar | 1GM7.5 hpSee all 58 parts → |
About the MYSTIC CATBOAT 20
Also available as gaffhead sloop. SA = 273 sqft Inboard available as an option: Yanmar 1GM.
The Mystic Catboat 20 is a classic American catboat designed by Peter Legnos and built by Legnos Boatbuilding Co. (USA) from 1974–1987. With a displacement of 3000.0 lb and a LOA of 20.0 ft, it represents a specific niche of traditional, gaff-rigged sailing.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing in protected waters, appealing to enthusiasts of traditional rigging and simple, low-maintenance sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 3000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 15.33, this boat is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising and is best restricted to coastal and inland waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1970s-80s American-built catboats and small gaff-rigged sloops, as they share similar traditional aesthetics, light displacement, and coastal-oriented performance profiles.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 20ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MYSTIC CATBOAT 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.
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Engine Parts & Maintenance
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Used sails that fit the MYSTIC CATBOAT 20
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