Privateer 20 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Cutter

LOA

19.62' · 5.98 m

Disp.

1,459 lbs · 662 kg

First year

1974

Designed by the British naval architect Norman Howard in the early 1970s, the Privateer 20 is a highly distinctive glassreinforced plastic pocket cruiser that pays homage to traditional maritime aesthetics. Built primarily by Small Craft of Blockley in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, during its core production run between 1974 and 1976, this characterful trailersailer represents an era when designers sought to blend modern fiberglass construction with classical lines. Instantly recognizable by its rakish clipper bow, short bowsprit, and optional tancolored sails, the Privateer 20 was conceived as a capable, accessible coastal cruiser for families wanting a "big boat" presence in an easily transportable package. Although the original builder ceased operations in 1976, the vessel's enduring appeal saw production continue sporadically under various builders into the late 1980s and early 1990s, cementing its status as a cult classic on both inland waterways and shallow estuaries.