Medina 20 Buyer's Guide
The Medina 20 is a David Thomas-designed lifting-keel trailer-sailer built by Hunter Boats (UK) from 1979, with production ending at hull 170. For a shopper on the used market it is a small, light, and genuinely quick 20-footer whose chief attractions are shallow-water access and a surprising turn of speed rather than interior luxury. A used Medina rewards the buyer who values launch-and-recover simplicity and windward pace over cabin comfort.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Medina 20 carries the same compact four-berth accommodation in a single cabin, so there is no alternative layout to choose between. The boat's identity is fixed by its lifting keel and fractional rig, and any used example will reflect that original plan rather than a later cruising redesign. The keel-up draft of 10 inches lets a trailer-sailer sit upright on a drying mooring, a trait worth confirming on any hull you view.
What to Inspect
The Medina's lifting keel is the defining system and the one most exposed to wear from repeated launch and recovery cycles; examine the keel trunk and pivot hardware for scoring or free play, since a sloppy pivot undermines the boat's shallow-draft advantage. The flat after hull sections that promote early surfing anchor should be checked for stress cracking along the run where surfing loads concentrate. With the bendy mast and 140% deck-hugging genoa, inspect the mast for evidence of over-bending or fatigue at the partners, and confirm the genoa tracking and deck attachments remain secure. Because the boat is a trailer-sailer, scrutinize the hull-to-keel interface and any trailer-related abrasion along the keel-up waterline.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The United Kingdom is the typical market for these boats. A short pre-purchase checklist:
- Inspect the lifting-keel pivot and trunk for wear.
- Check flat aft sections for stress cracks.
- Examine the bendy mast partners for fatigue.
- Verify genoa deck gear is secure.
- Confirm keel-up hull abrasion from trailing is minor.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Medina 20. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 | $3,981 | — |
| May 26 | 1 | $5,308 | +33.3% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $4,512 | -15.0% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $4,372 | -3.1% |
Where they're listed
Medina 20 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 4.
Country view
4 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4,442 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Fast 20 | 21' | $ 10,126 | 8 | 3 |
| Hunter Boats 20You are here | — | $ 4,442 | 4 | 0 |