Review of Halman 20

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The Halman 20 is equipped with a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.86 - 0.96 meter (2.82 - 3.12 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Halman 20 is 2.28, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.5 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Halman 20 is about 82 kg/cm, alternatively 461 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 82 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 461 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 17.37

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 8m 2 (86 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

UsageLengthDiameter
Jib sheet 6.0 m(19.7 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Genoa sheet6.0 m(19.7 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Mainsheet 15.0 m(49.2 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Spinnaker sheet13.2 m(43.3 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)

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NORDIC HALMAN 20 Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NORDIC HALMAN 20. Built by Halman Manufacturing Co. and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1977. It has a hull type of Long keel w/trans. hung rudder and LOA is 6. Its sail area/displacement ratio 15.85. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

NORDIC HALMAN 20 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about NORDIC HALMAN 20 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, accomodations, contributions, who builds nordic halman 20.

NORDIC HALMAN 20 is built by Halman Manufacturing Co..

When was NORDIC HALMAN 20 first built?

NORDIC HALMAN 20 was first built in 1977.

How long is NORDIC HALMAN 20?

NORDIC HALMAN 20 is 5.03 m in length.

What is mast height on NORDIC HALMAN 20?

NORDIC HALMAN 20 has a mast height of 6.74 m.

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I had the vast pleasure of sailing a Halman 20 the other day here in San Carlos. The boat came with a house purchase and I helped the new owner get the boat a bit sorted out. Halman Manufacturing Company built boats from 1978 to 1997 based out of Ontario Canada. The boats are serious little affairs and it would seem to me built to take the punishment that the great lakes can dish out to any would be sailor. Halman built 7 different models according to Sailboat Data . The boat I sailed here in San Carlos seemed as sold as a rock and had very decent performance for something so small. Even though the boat was only 20 feet long it has a slightly bigger feel to it. There was an enormous amount of space on the foredeck and it was remarkably easy to walk up there on such a small vessel. The interior was spacious and decent head room considering the size of the boat. Here is another interesting site on Halman 20’s. Apparently there are virtually no owners manuals for these boats but if you go to this link you might be able find one . This previous link has some great stories on Halman boats with one even ending up in Australia!

The following is cut and pasted from the link above:

Halman 20 Owners – Check this out!!!!  Seems that “Mr. Halmans” factory built a lot of 20 ft. boats, but didn’t build too many manuals – and probably because people were so eager to go sailing, they weren’t going to take the time to do any serious writing or reading. If he was wrong, and you really do like to read and learn something new…. then here’s something make your day! Mr. Colin Starratt has compiled a manual of notes from being a Halman owner and has graciously offered to share that with us.  If you’d like a copy, send me an e-mail at [ [email protected] ] and I’ll forward it to you. He’s done a great job in combining photos, sketches and real “meat and potatoes” perspectives from an owners viewpoint. The price to you for his work is simple, you have to send him a note of thanks and appreciation for his efforts. Absolutely the best deal you’ve run across for a long time I’d bet. The file is a “ PDF ” document and is about 40+ pages long. Thanks Colin for all of your work. Your efforts will be appreciated many times over by all of the existing and new Halman owners who read and learn from your work. As an update to this “better than free” offer, there have been a lot of requests for his manual and I hope Colin is getting his e-mail box stuffed with your notes of appreciation.

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Nordic halman 20

The nordic halman 20 is a 19.67ft masthead sloop built in fiberglass by halman manufacturing co. since 1977..

The Nordic halman 20 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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Model Nordic halman 20
Length 19.67 ft
Beam 7.75 ft
Draft 2.83 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Sail area / displ. 15.85
Ballast / displ. 40 %
Displ. / length 248.45
Comfort ratio 14.47
Capsize 2.29
Hull type Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 16.50 ft
Maximum draft 2.83 ft
Displacement 2500 lbs
Ballast 1000 lbs
Hull speed 5.44 knots

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Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 182 sq.ft
Air draft 30 ft
Sail area fore 88.78 sq.ft
Sail area main 90.28 sq.ft
I 26.50 ft
J 6.70 ft
P 22.10 ft
E 8.17 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 0 HP
Fuel capacity 0 gals

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Water capacity 0 gals
Headroom 5 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

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First built 1977
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Discussion in ' Sailboats ' started by Rob Cowell , Apr 21, 2021 .

Rob Cowell

Rob Cowell Junior Member

Greetings! I’m searching for folk with knowledge on the Halman 20. I have read a thread or two on this site where some seem to be quite knowledgeable. I am considering taking in project to resurrect a neglected 20 or 21 and was hoping for some insight about some observations. First, bow-spirit or anchor platform... factory or someone’s project? Second, cover/rub rail missing on deck-hull joint? Third, crack/seam along bottom 1/3 of keel? are these signs that would suggest to steer clear? Thank you, Rob  
If anyone knows how to reach Viking North member could you please ask him to review this thread? It sounds like he may have used to be a dealer for these boats. Thanks!!  

bajansailor

bajansailor Marine Surveyor

Welcome to the Forum Rob. For other readers reference, here is some background info on the Halman 20 - https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/nordic-halman-20 The Halman 21 seems to have the bowsprit (hence the extra 1' of length?) Here is one for sale - Halman 21, 1984, Hinckley, Ohio, sailboat for sale from Sailing Texas, yacht for sale https://sailingtexas.com/201801/shalman21104.html Can you post some photos showing the area of the hull / deck joint where the rubbing strake is missing? And also a photo or two of the crack along the keel?  
Thanks for the reply bajan! I thought I had attached the picture files to my first post... will try and insert them. I’m going to look at her tonight so can try and get better pics... issue I see with bowsprit is that it does not match what I am seeing on other Halman 21s try the links to my drive if needed: Bow https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oTINbOalUcrZ_ES4hWV96Xlz_9wka-yq/view?usp=drivesdk StrakeKeel https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JO3u_NBVpUk9DsFBFlTPAN1vtHXB2ogc/view?usp=drivesdk  
I did go see the boat yesterday and would appreciate more advice... again if anyone is able to PM Viking North (I can't seem to figure out how) I would appreciate his input. After viewing the vessel here are a few more observations: - interior has been taken apart (all teak remains) and it looks as if headliner and ?Balsa? have been removed... the underneath of the deck fiberglass seems smooth and lightly translucent... - it looks as if someone was going to try and tackle the hull-deck joint... and I am not sure if they got to it... it is currently fastened with rivets... I notice a few missing and some gaps (where you could see bare glass in-between the crack) near the stern - had original main sail (#566) and three smaller head-sails (No Genoa?) with insufficient luff/leech to reach the masthead, also had a spinnaker - crack on the keel seems to run along a joint between the hull glass and some sort of skeg? - some hull deformation around trailer post supports... (not resting on keel?) From my observations come questions for those knowledgeable: 1. Would there have typically been balsa under the head-liner? Is this difficult to re-install? 2. What was originally used to fasten hull-deck joint? Any signs to look for that would indicate it was re-done (e.g. rivets original?) 3. Is it possible this was a cutter-rig? (I've heard they existed)... did the cutter have 3-headsail (jib, bowsprit, flying) configuration? 4. Is the hull deformation and skeg separation bad news? 5. Is she too far gone? Any thoughts on salvageability and what, if anything would be a reasonable offer? Thanks, Rob  
I have just sent a PM to Viking North, and asked him to have a look at this thread. However his profile says that he has not been seen on here since March last year, so maybe he has retired from the Forum. Re the removed headliner, there would not have been any balsa in this - it is quite possible that there is a balsa core in the fibreglass laminate of the cabin top though. Re the hull / deck joint, it was common practice to join this with rivets, or countersunk head bolts with nuts on the inside, and with some type of sealant between the two surfaces. Can you post some 'close up' photos of the areas of concern please? And re the crack on the keel, and the hull being set in (possibly) in way of the trailer post supports, can you post some close up photos of these areas as well please? Re if 'she is too far gone', the beauty of fibreglass is that it is infinitely repairable - you have to decide if it makes economic sense now to restore this vessel. If you are very keen on her, then a reasonable offer might be to take her off the Owner's hands for a very small sum. However the current owner probably still thinks that she is worth a lot of money.  
Bajan, Once again I am thankful for your reply. I am hopeful Viking may have some specific insights into the ways these vessels were originally laid up. I have attached some pictures of the hull/deck joint and of the keel that I took while there. Unfortunately I did not get a great shot of the keel or hull being ‘set in’. The crack runs the full length and it appears to be metal below... It did not appear significant hull deformation and I take your point re fiberglass repair! Again, your replies are appreciated!  

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Rob, My recommendation --From the photos ,stay away from it , just too much work, been there done that. As a dealer for them, one big problem with these boats is they were never properly finished from the factory . A beautiful design but never built to the quality they should have been. Not that they could not be improved into a nice little coastal cruiser but look for one that is in reasonable shape to start. If you find one, I will guide you thru the modifications and improvements that will help make it the boat it should be. We modified about 20 over the years . Typical price for a good starter would be in the $5000. range. In essence this is a pocket motorsailer due to the fact that it struggles to come about and go to windward. Having said that I think it is one of the best sea boats within her size range. They have been sailed across the Atlantic. There were several here for sale over the past year, one I recall had a single cylinder inboard diesel. Be patient and you will find one especially in Ontario.  
Thank you!!! The advice is much appreciated and confirms my initial thoughts I’ll keep an eye out for others! Just out of curiosity ... was there a cutter rig? What was sail configuration?  
Can't recall ever seeing a cutter rig. If you google search you should have no problem getting all the specks on it. There are presently two for sale on Kijiji Nova Scotia.  

Xsalty

Xsalty New Member

Hi there... Sorry to hijack the thread, I'm likely going to buy a little Halman 20 tomorrow or next weekend. Will be to initiate my son single handed sailing and have something ready to go around the house. I'm also hoping to practise boat repair/improvement on this before I attemps doing things myself I have never done on my real boat. e.i. glass lay up, adding hardware to deck/hull, etc... I'm really curious what the common or usual modifications on Halman 20 are, as mentionned by viking north. My first idea was to make and install a bow sprit with an anchor roller and see if it would be possible to convert it in a cutter rig with a removable baby stay. What else are you guys doing to these little boats? Thanks  
Hello Xsalty-- Common mods. #1 remove the 800lb. of rusted steel balls or punch outs and replace with 1000lb. lead bits set in resin. 800lbs. steel is ok for fresh water but found salt water needs 1000lb. ballast. Also lead will lower the cent . of gravity . #2 Install custom build anchor roller. #3 Install a main sheet traveler /horse. #4 install proper bronze seacocks on all thru hulls with double all stainless hose clamps on the hose to seacock barbs. #5 Install roller furling . #6 install a hardwood backing block inside the stem for the bow eye. #7 If not already done at the factory glass the hull to deck joint on the inside of the hull. #8 re wire with marine wiring . These are the biggies but as you know it can be never ending. Good luck -Have fun -- Viking N.  

CaptnJoe

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Hi Viking North I'm also considering a restoration project on a Nordica 20. I'm thinking you'd suggest the same list? Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Joe Kitchener, Ontario Considering getting into sailing with a Nordica 20.  

TRBRZ

TRBRZ Junior Member

Hello, I just bought a Nordica 20. Very solid boat. Needs some tlc and cleaning but all of the important parts of the boat are in great shape. Do you have a Nordica 20 and if so, how is the project going? Cheers TRB  
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Small double ender well set up for solo sailing. Great for couple or small family. Boat has been gone through and it is ready. Everything you need to launch and sail tomorrow. Perfect Great Lakes boat

Equipment: Tandem axle trailer with bearing buddies 8hp outboard with high thrust prop Original sails in good condition, hank on New sails. Roller furling Jib, Main, and Drifter LED navigation lights New Winches Modern Electronics include Chartplotter and Depthfinder Lifejackets, Adult and youth

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Design thought to be based on the NORDICA 20 though built from different tooling. The HALMAN 21, introduced in 1988, is similar but with a bowsprit. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.

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Is bigger always better? Nordica 20

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As I am happily sailing for my first season in a Nordica 20, I am weighing the wisdom of investing more money into this boat (primarily considering new sails and a furler) vs. looking for the 'next boat'. In many ways, this boat suits us functionally, aesthetically and financially. The biggest downside is the small cockpit. That's only an issue when we have guests aboard, which is a minority of the time. Whether that's enough of an issue to justify trading up is a question in my mind, but of course all the other aspects of moving to a bigger boat enter into it. We are on Lake Ontario, but daysailing is the extent of things for the foreseeable future. I note with amusement blogger Ugly Yachtsman's ( UY's Main Menu ) observation that the ultimate goal seems to be to acquire a boat that is 'too big to use'. I know that every boat is a compromise in one way or another, and I ponder: Is bigger always better? Do you ever stop wondering if 'two feet' would make all the difference?  

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Nobody can answer that for you. A definitive answer may not even exist. I can tell you I'm extremely happy with my 31 footer. There's no way I'd go bigger. Could go smaller. But would rather not. This is my fifth boat.  

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I had a hunter 23 ..for 11 months.. sold it.. because even though it was a nice boat I knew I wanted 30' or larger. When I did get my O30 it seemed gigantic.. now it seems very small. Spending time on a boat for days (or weeks) is nice on a boat that comes close to having the comforts of a large camper or small apartment I love it. So I does seem like you have "5 foot itis" A boat has to be awful big, like over 40 ft before it becomes too big; and the "Big" more applies to costs rather then handling.  

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Living, even short term, on a 20' boat requires a special kind of person with a degree of agility. We are of compact size but at an age where the pup tent doesn't hold the same appeal as it once did. Provisioning and even sleeping on the boat doesn't factor into the equation for now. We are fortunate enough to live 10 minutes from the marina. Schedules and preferences preclude anything other than daysails so there is no point in trying to create a house on the water. I guess it comes down to the outfitting of the boat and whether to invest thousands more into this boat while my eye is still scanning the want ads wondering if the 'perfect' boat is out there. (That drives the first mate crazy.) That may never change. It may be an unanswerable question, but I appreciate the insight of those who have gone down this path already.  

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>when the weather unexpectedly turns real nasty, which it can in your area, something over 30 feet makes life a lot more bearable and comfortable. < How much of this comment refers to being holed up inside a larger boat during periods of inclement weather and how much to the handling of the boat in rough conditions? I'm not too inclined in this boat to venture beyond where I can beat it back in the face of an approaching storm, although you are right, they can come up pretty quickly.  

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yes bigger is always always always better  

I've on 33 and 27 foot sail boats ,but when I look back the happiest I ever was on a boat was when I was on a 20 ft heavy weather boat , she could handle 50 knts +. With bigger comes bigger worries bigger costs. There are two boats I'm looking at for ME , a halman 20 and a Tanzer 7.5 (24) , but now my finds them to small for her and the dog. K[QUO[/QUOTE]  

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The Nordica 20 is a hell of a package, and for daysailing/occasional weekending is damn near ideal for lake ontario. Tough, stable, forgiving, with simple easy to handle systems , she may not be the fastest boat on the lake, but you'll be reefing and grinning while everyone else is hunkered and bunkered in their slips. i think if you were to start searching for a boat you might be surprised how big you have to go and how much you have to spend before you have a result superior to your nordica.  

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Just my 2 cents, but if you are: 1) looking for something with more cockpit room 2) not going to be spending many nights onboard as you daysail it 3) On Lake Ontario 4) Budget minded One boat I can definitely recommend is the Shark 24. I went from a Grampian 23 to my Shark about 4 years ago. The Grampian had the same issue as your current boat, a tiny cockpit. Paid less for the shark than I sold my Grampian for and it is a great boat. I use my boat much like you do, and love the shark for it's size, great ability to point, and very budget friendly. I do sleep on it a few times over the summer, and two people can sleep on it okay; with maybe a small kid in the V berth. Not much cabin room to be honest, but enough for my purpose. If you look around, you should be able to find one for around $3000 or less. (Sure, some of the decked out racing ones are going for $10K). Plus, given the number of Sharks around Lake Ontario, there are a lot of used sails out there at reasonable prices. Based on the picture in your post, I would imagine there is a Shark in that Marina for you to take a look at. There aren't many Marina's on Lake Ontario that don't have a Shark or two docked.  

Finallybuyingaboat, I read in your post when you were considering purchasing the Shark that it came with wood spinnaker poles. I am searching for a wood spinnaker pole for my classic 23' wood race boat Crusader. I race with a Shark spinnaker and borrowed aluminum pole so the dimensions work for me. any chance you can part with your ol wood pole? Thank you, Windfreighter  

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Bigger is almost NEVER better, unless "bigger" is merely a consequence of something else that you want and/or need. That is, need standing headroom for a 6-footer? Hard to find that in a 20-foot boat, so you need to go bigger. Need three staterooms? Hard to find that in a 25-foot boat, so you need to go bigger. But bigger just because you want bigger? Then the 1970s pop-psychologist in me says that you're probably just trying to compensate for your other short-comings (if you know what I mean).  

AncientTech, you said your friend with the Nordica 20 had to get used to how it handled in foul weather. What did you mean by this? I have heard that Halman 20s don't have a deep enough draft to head upwind and tack in a chop of over3 feet and have to be gybed. Is this the problem your friend has? I thought Nordicas had more draft and were better upwind and in heavier seas. Please let me know what you meant. Thanks.  

CSTPT, Did you go bigger or do you still have your Nordica? Do you know what AncientTech was referring to when he commented about his friend having to get used to how a Nordica 20 handled in foul weather? Can you point and tack very well when heading windward into chop or do you have to jibe? That is the problem I had with the boat I just sold, a Crealock 23 ft Clipper Marine with a twin keel draft of 2'4" ( Log in ). But with its flat bottom, downwind it was a speed demon. Any info you can provide on how a Nordica handles, in all kinds of conditions, is greatly appreciated. Thank you.  

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For us it wasn't so much we wanted bigger . It was we wanted to stand up when below.  

That is one salty 20 footer, I love it ! NORDICA 20 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com Can you stand up down below ? Our first boat was a O'Day 23 we would still probably have it except we could not stand up below . That wasn't a big deal for a weekend , but a week or two at Catalina Island and we were hurting .  

With the recent post, I noticed a question was put to me which I never answered. I still have the Nordica 20, just finishing my fourth season. I've invested a fair bit of time, effort and money: a new motor, mainsail, cushions, halyards and lazy jacks, replaced thru hulls & cockpit drains, new halyards run back to the cockpit, re-bedded all deck hardware and made some mods to the interior. At this point, she is a real pleasure to own. Any thoughts of going bigger (or better--a Flicka might be a nice upgrade) are not driven by a compensatory mechanism, as was suggested, I assume tongue-in-cheek, but primarily by the idea of gaining cockpit and cabin space, making the boat a little closer to a cottage than a tent. These thoughts are, however, tempered by not wanting to lose any of the handling ease which I now enjoy. I'm single handed almost all the time, and am very comfortable handling her by myself, both on the water and at the dock. With both boat and motor tillers right at hand, she's more maneuverable in close quarters than a lot of the other boats I see. I've been out in rough but not ferocious conditions. Despite the short length, the broad beam and low freeboard combined with full keel create a lot of stability. I sailed the first season with an old mainsail with no reef points; combined with my inexperience that made for a few hairy moments. Being able to reef removed any nagging fears about staying upright. I tend to backwind the jib as a matter of course; the bow appreciates the extra shove, and I am not going to set any speed records for tacking (or anything else). I've yet to encounter the situation where I can't bring the bow around. The biggest issue with weather is that even with an extra long shaft and a new motor mount the prop comes out of the water pretty easily when motoring against chop. If I were forced to motor any distance in unfavourable conditions it would be a tough slog. I think this is common to most outboards hung off the transom, but it's probably worse with a double ender. I know the best solution is an inboard, but that has its own drawbacks. I wonder about outboard wells, though I understand they create drag. I get a lot of compliments on the Nordica from those who appreciate the salty stance. She is built like a tank and willing to withstand a lot from the captain and the weather.  

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If anyone is actually looking for Halman 20, there's one for sale at my marina, clicky  

Cstpt, You've got a truly solid pocket-cruiser in the Nordica...I'd find it hard to part with if I had one, even though I prefer a hull with a cut-away fore-foot. Truly enjoyed the one sail I made in a Nordica though. That being said a Flicka would be a wonderful choice if you decide to make an "up-bump" in size. The issue with the outboard is a prevalent one in anything that size. The little Alacrity I had years ago was a bugger under aux-power into any kind of chop. My Electra, however, really cuts through the muck. If it wasn't for the considerable overhang on the stern there'd be no problems. I have considered modding her with an outboard well between the cockpit and transom but just can't bring myself to start the hack job, even though she'd be a lot more graceful aft without the outboard mount...  

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I've moved up in boat size four times over my 40+ years of sailing. Current boat is a Cal 33 and it suits me and wife perfectly for us at this point in our lives. Small enough to easily daysail and large enough for comfortable longer cruises, even with guests. That said, bigger is not always better. I was at anchor at Block Island this summer when a couple in a dinghy hailed us said they used to own a Cal 33. Sold it several years ago and bought a 48 footer and said they were sorry. Too much boat to easily handle by just the two of them.  

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