Santana 20
Description
The Santana 20 was designed by naval architect W. Shad Turner and first built in 1976 by W.D. Schock Corp in Corona, California, amid the 1970s–1980s boom in high-performance keelboats. Schock, founded in 1946 by W.D. Schock, had a history of innovative designs like the Santana 22 (1966) and Santana 27 (1967), both named after the founder's favorite mountain peak. The 20 emerged as a sporty evolution, blending racing DNA with cruising practicality to capture the trailerable market. Production continued steadily until 1996, when Schock redesigned the deck for a more ergonomic, open-transom cockpit with rolled edges (inspired by the 505 dinghy), improving comfort without altering performance—adding about 90 new hulls to the fleet. This update addressed racer feedback for better legroom and water shedding, keeping older boats competitive through class rules. The model thrived in regions like Southern California and inland lakes, with fleets racing in open ocean or reservoirs. Schock ceased operations in the early 2000s, but the Santana 20's legacy endures through the active Santana 20 Class Association
Construction Details
| Designer | Shad Turner |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock |
| Length | 20.210 ft |
| LOA | 20.210 ft |
| LWL | 16.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 1350 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.16 ft |
| p | 24.50 ft |
| e | 7 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.50 ft | 8.16 ft | 24.50 ft | 7 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Foot | * 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.23 ft - (7690 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 90.17 ° |
| Diagonal | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 91.09 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 20.66 ft - (6297 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.88 ft - (3316 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.82 ft - (5432 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.38 ft - (2859 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 96.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 21.83 ft - (6654 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.07 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.9 ft - (2713 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.74 ° |
| Area | * 108.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.25 ft - (7391 mm) |
| Foot | 7.75 ft - (2362 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 90.07 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.35 ft - (2240 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 0.06 ° |
| Area | * 89.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Foot | 13.167 ft - (4013 mm) |
| Leech | 23.33 ft - (7111 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.86 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.31 ft - (3752 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.4 ° |
| Area | * 150.76 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | 11.33 ft - (3453 mm) |
| Leech | 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.9 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.6 ft - (3231 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.29 ° |
| Area | * 121.88 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 272 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 23.75 ft - (7239 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 277 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Foot | 14.76 ft - (4499 mm) |
| Leech | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 293 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 24.53 ft - (7477 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 14.69 ft - (4478 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.69 ft - (4478 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 306 ft² |
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