Sonata 6 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

20.18' · 6.15 m

Disp.

2,006 lbs · 910 kg

First year

1976

The Sonata 6 is a foundational design in the Australian trailersailer movement, emerging in the late 1970s as a response to the growing demand for a versatile, towable pocket cruiser. Designed by the renowned Kevin Shepherd, the Sonata 6 was engineered to bridge the gap between highperformance racing dinghies and the burgeoning class of larger, more cumbersome keelboats. At approximately 18.5 feet (5.64 meters), it was specifically sized to be manageable by a small family and easily towed by a standard sedan of the era. Its popularity was cemented by its reputation for robust build quality and a hull form that prioritized both initial stability and responsiveness. While the Sonata Yachts brand eventually expanded into larger models, the "6" remains the most accessible entry point into the lineage, prized for its simplicity and the clever use of its limited footprint.