Alpa 21 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

21.25' · 6.48 m

Disp.

2,868 lbs · 1,301 kg

First year

1976

The Alpa 21 occupies a distinctive niche in the history of Italian yachting, representing a period when the Fiescobased shipyard, under the guidance of Danilo Cattadori, aimed to bring the prestige of its larger ocean racers to the accessible "pocket cruiser" market. Introduced in the late 1960s, the Alpa 21 was designed by the acclaimed duo of John Illingworth and Angus Primrose, whose influence is evident in the boat's balanced proportions and seaworthiness. At a length of approximately 6.30 meters (20.6 feet), the vessel was built using the highquality fiberglass techniques that made Alpa a pioneer in Europe. While many 21footers of this era were designed as simple daysailers or racing dinghies, the Alpa 21 was conceived as a true miniature yacht, complete with a ballasted keel and a cabin that allowed for overnight coastal exploration. Its production run coincided with the height of Alpa's reputation, benefiting from the same craftsmanship found in the larger Sparkman & Stephensdesigned Alpa 34 and 42 models.