Ultimate 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jeff Canepa/Jim Antrim·1994·Ultimate Sailboats International
Ultimate 20 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
20.83' · 6.35 m
Displ.
1,100 lbs · 499 kg
First year
1994

The Ultimate 20 (U20) arrived in 1994 as a disruptive force in the nascent "sportboat" category, designed to bridge the gap between highperformance dinghies and larger keelboats. Conceived by Jeff Canepa and engineered by the renowned naval architect Jim Antrim, the vessel was a departure from the heavy, displacementoriented pocket cruisers of the era. Its mission was clear: provide blistering speed and tactical complexity for a crew of three, while remaining easily trailerable and launchable by a single person. Built primarily by Ultimate Sailboats—with later production stints by W.D. Schock and Moore Sailboats—the U20 remains a benchmark for efficient, accessible racing. According to Antrim Design, the boat was specifically engineered to be a "dry" boat that could plane early without the punishing physical requirements of a skiff.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,000
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (83.3%) · Germany (16.7%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Ultimate 20 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (83.3%), followed by Germany.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

6 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 15,0005283.3%
Germany$ 23,0371116.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,684236
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Hawk 2020'$ 16,1511512
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Seascape 2726.21'$ 122,000123
S2 7.925.92'$ 11,000105
Ultimate 20You are here$ 15,00073
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
J-Boats J/2222.5'$ 9,25064
Farr 102033.92'$ 36,01465

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Ultimate 20 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Ultimate 20 over the past 12 months is $15,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Ultimate 20 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Ultimate 20 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Ultimate 20 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Ultimate 20 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Ultimate 20 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Ultimate 20 listings over the past 12 months are United States (83.3%), Germany (16.7%).
05Do Ultimate 20 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Ultimate 20 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Ultimate 20?+
Comparable models include Esse 850, Seascape 18, J-Boats J/24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.