Designed by the naval architect Norman Howard in the early 1970s, the Privateer 20 is a distinctive GRP trailer-sailer that prioritizes traditional "shippable" aesthetics over modern racing lines. Built primarily by the now-defunct Small Craft of Blockley in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, the vessel is easily recognized by its pronounced clipper bow, short bowsprit, and optional tan-colored gaff cutter rig. Despite its small stature, the boat was conceived as a capable coastal pocket cruiser, offering a blend of shoal-draft versatility and a surprisingly high berth count for its 20-foot length. While the original builder went bankrupt in 1976, the design’s popularity ensured that production continued sporadically under different entities into the 1980s and early 1990s.
Privateer 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Privateer
- Model
- 20
- Builder
- Smallcraft of Blockley
- Designer
- Norman Howard
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1974 - 1976
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