American 21
11 / 51 - score 52%
The American 21 is a 21.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Bertholf and built in fiberglass by American Fiberglass Corp. since 1973.
The American 21 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features 38%
Model | American 21 | ||
Length | 21 ft (75%) | the closest to 20.51 ft | |
Beam | 8 ft (0%) | the closest to 8.86 ft | |
Draft | 1.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 81%
Sail area / displ. | 18.30 (81%) | the closest to 18.65 | |
Ballast / displ. | 25 % | ||
Displ. / length | 178.02 | ||
Comfort ratio | 11.41 | ||
Capsize | 2.46 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 17.67 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
Displacement | 2200 lbs | ||
Ballast | 550 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.63 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 209 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 103.54 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 89.51 sq.ft | ||
I | 25.10 ft | ||
J | 8.25 ft | ||
P | 23.10 ft | ||
E | 7.75 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | American Fiberglass Corp. | ||
Designer | Ron Bertholf | ||
First built | 1973 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |