The Ultimate 20 (U20) arrived in 1994 as a disruptive force in the nascent "sportboat" category, designed to bridge the gap between high-performance 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, displacement-oriented 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.
Used Ultimate 20 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Ultimate
- Model
- 20
- Builder
- Ultimate Sailboats International
- Designer
- Jeff Canepa/Jim Antrim
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1994 - ??
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