Gulf Coast 21 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Martin Bludworth·1972·Gulf Coast Sailboats
Gulf Coast 21 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
20.5' · 6.25 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,026
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Malta (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gulf Coast 21 listings span 1 country. Malta leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Malta$ 8,02611100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Viko 2121.33'$ 29,5983017
Beneteau First 21.721'$ 22,442228
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6662013
Beneteau First 21020.34'$ 11,050199
Rhodes 22 Continental22'$ 14,975163
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,050114
Jeanneau Sun Way 2121.33'$ 5,31575
Triton 2121.25'$ 83,44540
Gulf Coast 21You are here$ 8,02611

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gulf Coast 21 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gulf Coast 21 over the past 12 months is $8,026. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gulf Coast 21 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Gulf Coast 21 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gulf Coast 21 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gulf Coast 21 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gulf Coast 21 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gulf Coast 21 listings over the past 12 months are Malta (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Gulf Coast 21?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Viko 21, Beneteau First 21.7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.