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CHESAPEAKE 20
Built by Ernest H. Hartge (USA)
• Designed by Ernest H. Hartge
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General Information
Hull Type:
Centerboard (Trunk)
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
Construction:
Wood/FG
First Built:
1939
Number Built:
250
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
6.10 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
4.75 m
Beam:
2.01 m
Draft (Max):
1.35 m
Draft (Min):
0.18 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
431 kg
Ballast:
68 kg
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
23.23 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
5.29 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
41.47
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
15.79%
Displacement/Length:
112.14
Comfort Ratio:
7.06
Capsize Screening:
2.68
Notes
Sailed mainly on the West River of Chesapeake Bay (US). The first 40 boats were built by the designer from 1939-1943. A fiberglass version was first available in 1989. Current racing rules allow a trapeze but no spinnaker. See class web site for more details.