Electra Sport 20
Description
The Electra Sport 20 is a sleek, high-performance fractional-rigged sport boat designed by Austrian sailmaker Hubert Raudaschl and Canadian sailor Peter van Rossem and built by Ultra Marine (a division of HPR Finishing in Mississauga, Ontario) starting in 1993. Blending the accessible stability of the Ideal 18 with the adrenaline of the 505 dinghy, it's a lightweight racer-cruiser optimized for one-design fleets, MORC/PHRF racing, and spirited day sailing. At 20 feet LOA, it's trailerable, unsinkable (thanks to foam flotation), and thrilling in 10–25 knot winds—capable of planning at 12–15 knots downwind with its symmetric spinnaker. Over 50 were produced through the 1990s, with a loyal following in Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes fleets. It's praised for its forgiving helm, speed, and simplicity, making it ideal for solo sailors, couples, or racing crews seeking "505-like fun without the wet bum."
Construction Details
| Designer | Hubert Raudaschl and Heider Funck |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ultra Marine |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 21.90 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.75 ft |
| p | 23.30 ft |
| e | 9.40 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.90 ft | 6.75 ft | 23.30 ft | 9.40 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.3 ft - (7102 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.4 ft - (2865 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.61 ft - (7501 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.82 ft - (7565 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 113.28 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.88 ft - (2707 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.02 ft - (4883 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.76 ft - (2365 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.95 ° |
| Area | * 71.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.77 ft - (6635 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.85 ft - (3307 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.53 ft - (6258 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.93 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.12 ft - (3085 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 110.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 207 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 21.77 ft - (6635 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 12.15 ft - (3703 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.15 ft - (3703 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 225 ft² |
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