Gulf Coast 21 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

20.5' · 6.25 m

Disp.

1,600 lbs · 726 kg

First year

1972

The Gulf Coast 21 stands as a definitive example of the "pocket cruiser" era that transformed American sailing in the 1970s. Designed by the accomplished racing sailor Martin Bludworth and manufactured by Gulf Coast Sailboats in Texas, this 21foot vessel was engineered to bridge the gap between a highperformance daysailer and a weekend cruiser. It features a retractable swing keel, which not only facilitates easy trailering—a hallmark of its design philosophy—but also allows for exploration of shallow coastal waters and inland lakes that remain inaccessible to fixedkeel yachts. While the company ceased operations in the mid1980s, the Gulf Coast 21 remains a fixture in the used market, valued for its robust fiberglass layup and surprisingly "big boat" feel within a compact footprint.