The Santana 20, designed by the legendary Gary Mull and introduced in 1976 by W.D. Schock, is widely regarded as one of the most successful small keelboats in North American sailing history. Often described as a "dinghy with a keel," it was conceived during an era when performance-oriented one-design racing was shifting toward lighter, more responsive hulls. With over 900 hulls produced, the Santana 20 bridged the gap between the high-performance demands of competitive racing and the accessibility of a pocket cruiser. While it features a cabin, its primary identity is rooted in its agility and the technical precision required to handle its sensitive rig and high sail-area-to-displacement ratio.
Santana 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Santana
- Model
- 20
- Builder
- W. D. Schock Corp.
- Designer
- Shad Turner
- Number Built
- 900
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 2 | $4,250 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $2,800 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $7,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Boats Sonata | $4,122 | 11 | 6 | |
| S2 7.9 | 25.92' | $11,000 | 9 | 3 |
| Dehler Varianta | 21' | $2,807 | 8 | 1 |
| Viko 20 | 20.01' | $15,899 | 8 | 4 |
| Kirie 720 | 24.67' | $14,132 | 7 | 5 |
| Ultimate 20 | 20.83' | $15,000 | 6 | 2 |
| Santana 20 | $3,500 | 5 | 0 | |
| Cork 1720 | 26.25' | $12,836 | 3 | 3 |
| Archambault Surprise 25 | 25.1' | $19,678 | 2 | 1 |
| Catalina Capri 22 | 24.66' | $11,748 | 2 | 0 |
| Tartan 10 | 33.14' | $8,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $3,500 | 5 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Santana 20 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Santana 20 over the past 12 months is $3,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Santana 20 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 5 Santana 20 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Santana 20?
- Comparable models include the Hunter Boats Sonata, S2 7.9, Dehler Varianta. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.