Isabella II is an immaculate example of this versatile pocket cruiser. The single owner has added lazyjacks for ease of sail handling, and copper-coated the bottom for reduced maintenance. Her bespoke setup delayed commissioning, so she was not used in her build year (2023) and sailed only in fresh-water in her first season (2024).
Highly specced from the builder, she is ready to go with copper-coated bottom, 5hp Yamaha engine, road trailer, and cover.
Yachting Monthly tested a Hawk 20 when they were first introduced and said “she is arguably the Rolls-Royce of dayboats in terms of design, construction, fittings and performance, and justifies her price with her quality”.
The Hawk 20 Cruiser offers a rare combination: exhilarating performance alongside genuine practicality. She remains true to the original ethos, unsinkable, self-draining, self-righting, and easy to trailer, launch, and recover. The snug, practical two-berth cabin, complete with space for a cooker and chemical toilet, makes her perfect for weekend adventures.
Under sail, these boats are a delight. Responsive and lively, she handles like a large dinghy but with the reassurance of substantial ballast and exceptional stability. Her powerful rig delivers strong performance across a range of conditions, while her fine bow slices cleanly through chop, keeping motion smooth and remarkably dry even when the weather turns lively.
Yet despite this performance, she remains forgiving—ideal for those stepping down from larger yachts or looking to sharpen their sailing skills without the risk of capsize.
This Hawk 20 features quality throughout. Premium deck hardware, robust spars, and well-crafted sails ensure reliability and longevity. Every detail reflects thoughtful engineering, from the efficient centreplate system to the cleverly integrated outboard well, which allows for smooth motoring when needed without compromising sailing performance.
Practicality extends beyond the water. With a shallow draft and a simple mast-lowering system, the Hawk 20 Cruiser is easily trailered, opening up endless cruising grounds without the need for permanent mooring.
Whether you’re racing, cruising, or simply enjoying a day on the water, the Hawk 20 Cruiser delivers a safe and compelling sailing experience for everyone: learners, cruisers and racers.
