Chrysler Sailors Forum

Ahoy all,
I just sold my fixed keel C-22 due to my marina tearing down the sailboat slips to build more covered slips with lifts.... As such I'm now in the market for a new boat that is more easily trailered and have my eyes on a 1978 C-20 daysailor. I sail in the galveston bay and if I pull the trigger on something with a swing keel I'm hoping to do some exploring in some of the skinnier areas of the bay that used to be unreachable in my C-22. With all that said I'm hoping to get some insight on the C-20 sails, how many people could comfortably go for a day sail on it, and lastly a little info on the cabin.

I'm currently working offshore and the boat is four hours from home so I'm hoping to get some info before I get my hopes too high and drive out to her.

Thanks,
Chris

Welcome to the forum!
I briefly owned a C20 however sold it before I ever sailed it. I've regretted that since.

The cockpit on the C20 is freakin HUGE! Way more space than the C22. I'd venture 6 adults comfortably in the cockpit all day.
The cutty cabin is just that . Tiny space but very functional as an overnighter or weekender. More of a sleep and storage space than a living space. My old C20 was sold twice after me then run aground in bad weather. I almost bought it back but my bride convinced me otherwise!


Scott

Hey there scott,

Just checking the forum again, and i as of august 16th i am the proud new owner of my c-20. Standing rigging had bent studs so i had all of the standing rigging rebuilt and replaced by west marine and got it back a week and a half ago, hurt the wallet but it is all perfect. I love the cockpit and can emphasize the HUGE. Now to take on the leaking keel trunk and only half operational rudder swinging mechanism....

Chris

Best picture from her second trip out, trying to get onto the computer

Nice. Tighten up those life lines though