sr 21 sailboat

The Sr 21 is a 21.08ft fractional sloop designed by Glenn Henderson and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts since 1992.

The Sr 21 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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C&c sr 21 manufacturer: c&c yachts designed by: glenn henderson.

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Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

DaggerBoard

The SR 21 is equipped with a daggerboard keel. A daggerboard is a lifting keel that can be lowered and raised, allowing the boat to enter shallow waters as well.

The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.28 - 0.38 meter (0.92 - 1.22 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.7 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for SR 21 is about 89 kg/cm, alternatively 502 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 89 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 502 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

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From the May 2019 issue

In 2018, the British small boat specialists, RS Sailing, came to market with a new keelboat that has been generating a lot of excitement; and now it’s come to the Pacific Northwest. By the numbers, it might not seem particularly unique – it is one inch shy of 21’, displaces 1,433 lbs, draws 4’ 6”, and carries its 7’ 3” beam well aft. Yet, after sailing it, there is both a ton to like about the RS 21, and also a lot to distinguish it from its competitors.

The intent from RS Sailing was not to create the fastest 21’ sport boat in the world. In fact, much of the design intent is built around a different priority, and an RS rep told me they aren’t even calling this a sport boat. The RS 21 aims to be quick to plane and a blast to sail, while emphasizing simplicity in its systems, design, and sailing experience; all of which put it squarely in the conversation for the best available club racer and training platform. Sport boat enthusiasts might have noted that the displacement seems a tad on the heavy side for a sport boat of this size. This can be at least partly explained by the choice to endow the boat with 730 lbs of ballast. That better-than-50% ballast-to-displacement ratio clearly fits the design ethos.

The boat has a distinct and eye-catching appearance, sleek and low-slung, somewhat reminiscent of an RS Aero on steroids. I liked it from the jump. Its chamfered bow design and hard chines maximize waterline and denote modernity. Unlike nearly all of its competitors, it is an open-boat design; meaning there’s no cabin or doghouse of any kind. The boat actually is all cockpit. Forgoing what would be a tiny interior anyway means that there’s a much greater sense of space for the crew and more real estate for ergonomic rigging. There’s still a water-tight hatch in the bow that offers a surprisingly generous amount of storage for crew bags, lunch, and your beverage of choice.

The structure of the one design class is taking shape and will be inviting. The boat will be sailed with three or four, and there’s no legs out hiking allowed, making it comfortable compared to some sportier alternatives. There are restrictions on sail purchases, sail cloth usage, and professional sailor involvement, meaning an effort is being made to keep the cost of racing the boat fairly low.

I got to go sailing on the RS 21 on a puffy April day in Richmond, CA. Seeing no outboard on the transom, I assumed we would be sailing off the dock, but then Jake Sorosky, the sales rep for West Coast Sailing (the regional RS dealer) in Washington State stepped to the middle of the cockpit, released a line that was keeping the electric Torqueedo of the water, and asked me, “You want to drive us out?” This innovation is a clever solution to the auxiliary power problem on small sport boats; anyone who has ever done the contortions to stow an outboard down below will appreciate the set-it-and-forget-it ease.

We began sailing inside the harbor in flat water with wind affected by geography and some massive commercial traffic, and mystery puffs and lulls from seemingly every direction. Driving and trimming main, I had to stay on my toes but found it easy to keep the boat on its feet. After a while, I fought my instincts and started letting the big lifting puffs heel the boat without easing. We even tried powering-up in the puffs, inducing excess heel while close-hauled to see if we could lose the rudder. We couldn’t. This kind of sailing is neither comfortable nor fast, but such stability and drive-ability boggles the mind. One word that RS uses to describe the 21 is forgiving, and this is definitely accurate.

Sailing beyond the breakwater into 15-20+ knots of breeze against San Francisco Bay tide, I was aware of the boat’s relatively low freeboard. It tracked beautifully and stayed pleasant to drive, but digging a wave didn’t just slow the boat, it sent a bit of water through cockpit. Careful driving minimized this tendency. The boat seemed to like backstay and the jib, which has athwartships-adjusting leads, could be sheeted hard and still gave great shape and a well-proportioned slot.

Upwind or down, it’s a combination of hull form and foil shape, in addition to the ballast, that makes it eminently drivable. This puts the RS 21 in stark contrast to some of its closest competitors, boats that may be faster and more powered up, but that require much more nuance of tune and trim to drive easily.

You might think all of this stability and ease makes the boat feel slow. Hardly! It was just about as easy to get on a plane as any keelboat I’ve sailed, and declaratively easier than some. It never felt heavy to me, but rather stiff and stable. We weren’t using any instruments, but on an easy plane, I’d guess we were happily cruising along in the low double-digits, pushing into the low teens in the puffs.

Of all the features, the one that gets the double-edged-sword award, in my opinion, is the mid-cockpit pedestal that doubles as a housing for the Torqueedo and the bar for the mainsheet attachment point (there is no mainsheet traveler). The backstay adjustment is also here, as is the double-ended main sheet that may be trimmed from forward or aft of this pedestal.

It has numerous positive attributes. Sheeting the main from an aft and above-the-deck position means that the boom can be trimmed to nearly centerline. Keeping the lifting motor there retains the full range of tiller-motion at the transom and keeps the weight better centered. It’s an easy foot push for the crew seated nearby. And finally, the arch in the middle is an exciting asset as a hand-hold for sailors who struggle with balance or mobility. A recent J/70 world champion installed something somewhat similar to aid him in getting from one side of the boat to the other, and this pedestal could do the same for RS 21 sailors.

The potential downside of this element is that it really is in the middle of everything. On jibes, in particular, we had a couple issues in which the extra main sheet would get caught on parts of this pedestal. There will surely be a learning curve for someone regularly sailing the boat, and it’s far from an insurmountable challenge.

Considering these unique attributes, who is the RS 21 really for? It will be a great first boat for anyone entering sport boat sailing, whether they’re adults getting into it or kids coming out of high school or college racing. Because of its simple and user-friendly approach, I think it will be a popular choice among sail training programs and clubs that provide race boats for fleet or match racing. And, among the boats of similar design, I would call the RS 21 the easiest to day sail, either short handed or with an inexperienced crew. So with this in mind, a fair answer to the question above could genuinely be: everybody.

Joe Cline has been the Managing Editor of 48° North since 2014. From his career to his volunteer leadership in the marine industry, from racing sailboats large and small to his discovery of Pacific Northwest cruising —Joe is as sail-smitten as they come. Joe and his wife, Kaylin, welcomed a baby girl to their family in December 2021, and he is enjoying fatherhood while still finding time to sail, make music, and tip back a tasty IPA every now and again.

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Keelboat Sailing the RS21 Way

The RS21 is the ultimate one-design racing class. These modern boats have revolutionised keelboat racing. Sticking to the Corinthian ethos, sailors compete in identical RS21s; levelling the playing field and intensifying the competition. Success on the racecourse is determined by the skill and strategy of the crew rather than the difference in equipment.

The RS21 is rapidly gaining in popularity thanks to its emphasis on close, tactical racing. This fresh approach engages seasoned sailors with a dynamic racing experience while, at the same time, attracting a new generation to the sport. The boats are designed to be handled by sailors of varying skill levels. Everyone has a role to play and ease-of-use is part of the attraction. 

Fleets are building across the globe – the RS21 International Class Association covers four continents, but world domination doesn’t stop there… The International Racing Calendar is well organised, with a dedicated Class Manager at the helm. Partnering with RS Sailing and its worldwide network, the class is well-supported to deliver fantastic racing. Events are curated with a winning three-part formula: great venues, prestigious race areas and enjoyable socials. 

RS21 Values

The boat to bring wider availability and popularity back to keelboat racing, the RS21:

• champions evenly matched, close racing over ultimate performance
• puts convenient ownership over complexity
• maximizes low maintenance
• has comfortable ergonomics
• is built for pure sailing enjoyment!

RS Sailing’s sustainability focus has actively influenced the design, resulting in a boat built from eco-friendly materials, with multiple environmental attributes. It marks significant progress over previous generations.

Produced by the world’s leading small sailboat brand, the RS21 is high quality and a sound ­financial proposition. The RS21 is a safe purchase and assured of success.

• Lifting bulb keel – encapsulated in GRP skins
• Large open cockpit with comfortable space for four crew and more
• Open transom for rapid draining
• Centre mainsheet can be trimmed by helm or crew
• Kick bars give ergonomic and secure positions for all crew
• No-hiking rule aids racing enjoyment, communication and widens strategic input
• Carbon composite mast reduces weight aloft to improves handling
• Light weight and pivoting heel make the mast easy to raise by hand
• Durable aluminium alloy boom
• Carbon composite bowsprit
• Simple layout with clearly understandable controls
• Large gennaker bag for efficient hoists / drops
• Balanced, quick and enjoyable sailing as a team
• The One-Design RS21 has an IRC rating of 0.949

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1989 SOLD!!! Henderson SR MAX 21 Ft Hull #121

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SOLD!!! Glen Henderson’s personal ride. Foam core hull and deck. Modified with double spreader carbon mast (no backstay), deck-mounted articulating carbon bowsprit, mast head asymmetrical spinnaker, square top main, tacktick, boomkicker, newer paint job in excellent condition, good road worthy trailer, retractable keel, cassette rudder. Comes with 3 spinnakers, one in new condition (M20 chutes), 3 Jibs, 2 in newer/excellent condition, 2 square top mains, one in newer/excellent condition. Easy to launch and sail with 2-4 people, fast and fun, PHRF killer!!! Boat is in excellent condition and ready to go win.

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C&C SR 21 The SR 21 is a racing keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass.It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, an open reverse transom, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a lifting fin keel.It displaces 1,380 lb (626 kg) and carries 439 lb (199 kg) of ballast. [1] [3]The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the lifting keel extended and 0.92 ft (0.28 m ... SR 21 SR 21 is a 21′ 1″ / 6.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Glenn Henderson and built by C&C Yachts starting in 1992. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length ... SR21 4,399. 3. Both places at the same time. Oct 26, 2012. #16. SR 21--heavier than the Viper...probably a bit better upwind in slop. Rating ought to make up the difference in speed. SR 21 is not as wet as the Viper & should be better in the light stuff---it is a Henderson design, afterall. BTW, Glenn oversaw the build. Dave's C&C SR21 Sailboat 2010-08-28 Dave sailing his C&C SR21 the "Scalawag" into Lake Ontario from the harbour along with Joe and Sylvia. The winds were from the SSE almost directly into the h... Sr 21 The Sr 21 is a 21.08ft fractional sloop designed by Glenn Henderson and built in fiberglass by C&C Yachts since 1992. The Sr 21 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. C&C SR 21 C&C Yachts C&C SR 21 < Return to C&C Yachts C&C SR 21 Manufacturer: C&C Yachts Designed by: Glenn Henderson LOA 21.08' LWL 18' Beam 8' Draft (Deep) 4.5' Draft (Shoal) .92' Displacement Boat: 1997 C & C Yachts SR 21 This C & C Yachts sailboat has a hull made of fiberglass and has an overall length of 21.08 feet. The beam (or width) of this craft is 80 inches. This sailboat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the boat is 204 square feet. Approximate displacement for the vessel comes in at around 1360 pounds. According to our records, the draft of the ... Boat: 1995 C & C Yachts SR 21 The 1995 C & C Yachts SR 21 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 21.08 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 80 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 204 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 1360 lbs. Review of SR 21 The SR 21 is equipped with a daggerboard keel. A daggerboard is a lifting keel that can be lowered and raised, allowing the boat to enter shallow waters as well. The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.28 - 0.38 meter (0.92 - 1.22 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below. SR Max 21 Owners and Sailors Sailors and Owners of Henderson Designed SR Max 21 sailboats. 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