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.
Main features
| Model | American 21 | ||
| Length | 21 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.30 | ||
| 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 |
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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 | ?? |
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