Henry McCune/Wesco Marine/Coronado Yachts Aurora 21

Sailboat 21′ Since 1959

Overview

Builder
Henry McCune/Wesco Marine/Coronado Yachts
Model
Aurora 21
Type
Sailboat
Built
1959–1970
Designer
Ted Carpentier
Hull
Fin Keel w/bulb
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
21′ (6.40 m)
Waterline length
15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
Beam
6′ 4″ (1.92 m)
Displacement
1,700 lb (771 kg)
Ballast
500 lb (227 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
198 sq ft (18.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
24′ 5″ (7.44 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 4″ (2.23 m)
P (mainsail luff)
20′ 9″ (6.32 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 8″ (2.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.2

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

Displacement / length
204

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

Ballast ratio
29%

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

Capsize screening
2.11

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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