Chrysler 20
Description
The Chrysler 20 was designed by renowned naval architect Halsey Herreshoff, known for his work on larger performance yachts. It was produced by Chrysler Marine, a division of the Chrysler Corporation, in Plano, Texas, from 1977 to 1980. Chrysler entered the boating market in the 1950s with powerboats and expanded into sailboats in the 1970s, acquiring molds from companies like Lone Star Boats. Due to Chrysler's financial difficulties in the early 1980s, the marine division was sold off, and production of the Chrysler 20 ceased. The molds were later acquired by other entities, but no significant continuation of the model occurred. Today, active class associations like the Chrysler Sailing Association and Chrysler Sailors organize events and provide owner support, fostering a dedicated community.
Construction Details
| Designer | Herreshoff |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chrysler Marine |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.000 ft |
| LWL | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.080 ft |
| Displacement | 2200 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.580 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8 ft |
| p | 22.80 ft |
| e | 7 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.50 ft | 8 ft | 22.80 ft | 7 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.8 ft - (6949 mm) |
| Foot | * 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.46 ft - (7151 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.62 ft - (7199 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 82.62 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 19.75 ft - (6020 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.77 ft - (2673 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.91 ° |
| Area | * 98.67 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 145.38 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.63 ft - (3545 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.7 ° |
| Area | * 145.38 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Foot | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.99 ° |
| Area | * 157.46 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 284 ft² |
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