Tillotson Pearson Inc, Blanchard Knockabout Jr.

Sailboat 20′ Since 1996

Overview

Builder
Tillotson Pearson Inc,
Model
Blanchard Knockabout Jr.
Type
Sailboat
Built
1996 on
Designer
Carl Schumacher
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
20′ (6.10 m)
Waterline length
17′ 1″ (5.21 m)
Beam
6′ 10″ (2.07 m)
Displacement
1,900 lb (862 kg)
Ballast
780 lb (354 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
170

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
41%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.20

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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