Maison Marine (AUS)/Peninsula Yachts Boomerang 20

Sailboat 20′ 7″ Since 1968

Overview

Builder
Maison Marine (AUS)/Peninsula Yachts
Model
Boomerang 20
Type
Sailboat
Built
1968 on
Designer
Eric Maizey
Hull
Swing Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
20′ 7″ (6.28 m)
Waterline length
18′ 10″ (5.73 m)
Beam
7′ 2″ (2.19 m)
Draft
1′ (0.30 m)
Displacement
1,830 lb (830 kg)
Ballast
531 lb (241 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
186 sq ft (17.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
24′ (7.31 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ 3″ (2.52 m)
P (mainsail luff)
20′ 9″ (6.32 m)
E (mainsail foot)
7′ 9″ (2.36 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
123

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

Ballast ratio
29%

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

Capsize screening
2.35

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.