Holder 20 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

20.33' · 6.2 m

Disp.

1,160 lbs · 526 kg

First year

1980

The Holder 20 is a highperformance, trailerable monohull that bridged the gap between beachcatamaran thrills and traditional keelboat racing. Designed by Ron Holder and eventually produced by the Hobie Cat Company (then known as Coast Catamaran) in the early 1980s, the vessel was conceived as a "sport boat" before that terminology had entered the mainstream nautical lexicon. With a light displacement of approximately 1,160 pounds and a retractable lifting keel, it was engineered for sailors who prioritized speed and ease of transport without the complexities of a larger yacht. The boat’s lineage is deeply intertwined with the Hobie Cat ethos of accessible performance, utilizing a fractional rig and a hull shape that encouraged early planing.