Jeanneau Sun Way 21 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

21.33' · 6.5 m

Disp.

1,852 lbs · 840 kg

First year

1989

Launched in the late 1980s, the Jeanneau Sun Way 21 was conceived as a highperformance trailersailer that bridged the gap between a pure racing dinghy and a coastal cruiser. Designed by the renowned naval architect Tony Castro, this 6.3meter (20.7foot) vessel was part of Jeanneau’s strategic push to capture the "funboat" market, emphasizing ease of transport and spirited sailing. Unlike the more traditional cruisers of the era, the Sun Way 21 utilized a modern hull form with a wide beam carried well aft and a fractional rig, features that were relatively progressive for a budgetfriendly production boat in 1989. According to the Jeanneau official archives, the model was designed to be "the gateway to cruising," offering a manageable platform for young families or sailors transitioning from small open boats.