The Sea Pearl 21 is a masterclass in minimalist coastal exploration, a vessel that prioritizes accessibility and shallow-water utility without sacrificing the aesthetic grace of its Herreshoff-inspired lineage. Launched in 1979 by Marine Concepts in Tarpon Springs, Florida, the design was spearheaded by Ron Johnson, who looked to the "Carpenter" design by L. Francis Herreshoff for a double-ended, seaworthy foundation. Over a production run that spanned several decades and saw more than 415 hulls completed, the Sea Pearl 21 established itself as a "trailer-sailing jewel," capable of being launched in inches of water and sailed in conditions that would leave deeper-draft vessels anchored far offshore. Its fundamental appeal lies in its simplicity: a cat-ketch rig with unstayed masts, a lack of complex standing rigging, and a hull form that blends the efficiency of a rowing craft with the stability of a ballasted cruiser.
Sea Pearl 21 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Sea
- Model
- Pearl 21
- Builder
- Marine Concepts
- Designer
- L. F. Herreshoff/Ron Johnson
- Number Built
- 415
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - ??
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