The Balboa 21 is a 21.0ft fractional sloop designed by Peter Barrett and built in fiberglass by Coastal Recreation Inc. since 1969.
The Balboa 21 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably 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 | Balboa 21 | ||
| Length | 21 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 1 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.47 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 146.89 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.29 | ||
| Capsize | 2.52 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 665 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.72 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 178 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 65.52 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 97.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 18.20 ft | ||
| J | 7.20 ft | ||
| P | 19.50 ft | ||
| E | 10 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 6 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 4.75 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Coastal Recreation Inc. | ||
| Designer | Peter Barrett | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |