Aquarius 21 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

21' · 6.4 m

Displ.

1,900 lbs · 862 kg

First year

1969

The Aquarius 21 stands as a quintessential example of the 1970s trailersailer movement, a period when manufacturers like Coastal Recreation Inc. sought to make coastal cruising accessible to the suburban family. Designed by Olympic gold medalist and renowned naval architect Peter Barrett, the Aquarius 21 was engineered to balance ease of transport with a level of interior volume rarely seen in vessels under 22 feet. Built in Costa Mesa, California, the boat shared its hull DNA with its corporate sibling, the Balboa 21, though the Aquarius was generally marketed with a focus on familyoriented amenities and its signature "poptop" cabin. The model remains a staple of the used market for sailors seeking a "pocket cruiser" that can be stored in a driveway and launched from a standard boat ramp.