Vivacity 21 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Vivacity 21, often designated in metric markets as the Vivacity 650, represents the quintessence of the 1960s and 70s British "pocket cruiser" movement. Developed by Russell Marine Ltd. in Essex, this model served as a refined evolution of the earlier Alacrity 19 and Vivacity 20. While its predecessors were modest extensions of the same basic hull form, the 21 (6.5 meters) introduced a more modern aesthetic characterized by a distinctive full-width coachroof that dispensed with traditional sidedecks to maximize internal volume. This design choice, credited largely to Alan Hill with foundational influence from Des Pollard, turned a compact 21-foot platform into a viable coastal cruiser for small families. According to technical specifications maintained by Listings Port, the vessel officially entered production around 1970, though its conceptual roots in the Russell Marine lineup date back to 1963.