Parker 21 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

21' · 6.4 m

Disp.

1,950 lbs · 885 kg

First year

1982

The Parker 21, introduced in 1986, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of British trailersailers. Developed by Bill Parker and his team at G.W. Parker & Son, the vessel was a direct evolution of the MiniSeal, a design acquired from John Baker. While the MiniSeal provided the architectural DNA, the Parker 21 was refined to offer better performance and a more modern aesthetic, filling a specific niche for sailors who demanded a boat that was easily towable by a standard family car yet capable of serious coastal cruising. Its launch coincided with a growing market for "park and ride" sailing, where the ability to explore different cruising grounds without the expense of a permanent mooring became a primary driver for buyers.