Parker Dawson Yachts Adams 21

Sailboat 21′ 1″ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Parker Dawson Yachts
Model
Adams 21
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980 on
Designer
Richardson
Hull
Lifting Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cat Ketch (unstayed)

Dimensions

Length overall
21′ 1″ (6.43 m)
Waterline length
18′ (5.49 m)
Beam
7′ 6″ (2.29 m)
Draft
1′ 8″ (0.52 m)
Displacement
1,800 lb (816 kg)
Ballast
550 lb (249 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
138

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

Ballast ratio
31%

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

Capsize screening
2.47

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.