Coastal Recreation Inc. Aquarius 21

Sailboat 21′ Since 1969

Overview

Builder
Coastal Recreation Inc.
Model
Aquarius 21
Type
Sailboat
Built
1969–1977
Designer
Peter Barrett
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
21′ (6.40 m)
Waterline length
18′ 4″ (5.58 m)
Beam
7′ 10″ (2.38 m)
Draft
1′ (0.30 m)
Displacement
1,900 lb (862 kg)
Ballast
665 lb (302 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
171 sq ft (15.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
18′ 2″ (5.55 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 2″ (2.19 m)
P (mainsail luff)
19′ 6″ (5.94 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ (3.05 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.8

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
138

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
35%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.52

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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