SB20
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20.18 ft |
| LWL | 18.04 ft |
| Beam | 7.05 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 1,510 lb |
| Ballast | 721 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
About the SB20
Originally called the LASER SB3, it was built in Malaysia and sold by Laser Performance under licence from the designer until 2012. Class rules specify a crew weight limit and prohibit hiking. It is thought that more than 700 boats have been built.
Direct variant of the SB20
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.5 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| 60° | 3.8 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 75° | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 90° | 4.1 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| 110° | 4.1 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 9.0 | 10.2 |
| 120° | 4.0 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| 135° | 3.6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.9 | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| 150° | 2.9 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 11.0 | 14.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Run VMG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 12.3 |
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Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the SB20 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 20.18ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 documented issues across 5 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model LASER SB3. The SB20 shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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