South Coast 21

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South Coast 21
Development
Designer Carl Alberg
Location United States
Year1965
No. built300
Builder(s) South Coast Seacraft
Role Day sailer
NameSouth Coast 21
Boat
Boat weight 2,000 lb (907 kg)
Draft 3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Hull
Type monohull
Construction fiberglass
LOA 21.00 ft (6.40 m)
LWL 14.33 ft (4.37 m)
Beam 6.92 ft (2.11 m)
Engine type outboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast625 lb (283 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
I foretriangle height22.00 ft (6.71 m)
J foretriangle base7.30 ft (2.23 m)
P mainsail luff24.00 ft (7.32 m)
E mainsail foot10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Sails
Sailplan fractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area126.00 sq ft (11.706 m2)
Jib/genoa area80.30 sq ft (7.460 m2)
Total sail area206.30 sq ft (19.166 m2)
Racing
PHRF 252

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The South Coast 21 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as a daysailer and first built in 1965. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The boat was later developed into the slightly longer, swing keel South Coast 22. [4]

Production

The design was built by South Coast Seacraft in the United States, between 1965 and 1979, with 300 boats completed, but it is now out of production. [1] [3] [5]

The boat was produced complete and ready-to-sail and also as a kit for amateur completion. [1]

Design

The South Coast 21 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop with 206.30 sq ft (19.166 m2) of sail area or with an optional masthead sloop rig and 226.38 sq ft (21.031 m2) of sail area. The hull has a spooned, raked stem; a raised counter, angled transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 2,000 lb (907 kg) and carries 625 lb (283 kg) of ballast. [1] [3]

The boat has a draft of 3.00 ft (0.91 m) with the standard keel. [1] [3]

The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. [1] [3]

The design has sleeping accommodation for two people, with two straight settee berths in the main cabin. There are no provisions or space for a galley or a head. Cabin headroom is 39 in (99 cm). [1] [3]

The design was changed during production to address issues that became apparent in service. Starting with hull number 91 the keel was moved aft to reduce weather helm. This did not entirely solve the issue and later the rudder was enlarged as well. [1]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 252 and a hull speed of 5.1 kn (9.4 km/h). [3]

Operational history

The boat is supported by an active class club that organizes racing events, the South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association. [6]

In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "the classic low freeboard, narrow beam, and Star Boat-like underbody appeal to us as being a great combination for daysailing and club one-design racing. But somehow the SC21 never caught on in any big way on the club racing circuit. Too bad. Best features: We imagine the hull configuration gives a good combination of speed and comfort ... Worst features: There is not much space below, even for overnighting—basically a pair of settee berths with almost non-existent (3' 3") headroom, and that's it. No space for a galley or even to store a porta-potti. We'd worry slightly about that rudder tucked away under the counter. Does it have weed dragging us down? If so, we couldn't see it without hanging way over the side, and then only if the water was clear. Launching and retrieving at a ramp might give some trouble because of the relatively deep fin keel. The one cockpit drain is aft on the centerline, rather than the more preferable two drains in the corners, to remove water when the vessel is heeled. And the plan shows a flat cockpit sole; it should be angled downwind aft for drainage." [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 McArthur, Bruce (2020). "South Coast 21 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Carl Alberg 1900 - 1986". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Henkel, Steve: The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats, page 140. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN   978-0-07-163652-0
  4. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "South Coast 22 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  5. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "South Coast Seacraft Co. 1965 - 1981". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  6. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
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