Aloa 21

Designed by French naval architect J.M. L'Hermenier and built by Aloa Marine from 1969 to 1979, this compact sloop represents classic European small-boat design philosophy of the era. With 400 hulls produced during its decade-long production run, the Aloa 21 earned a solid reputation among sailors seeking an affordable entry into cruising. The boat's proportions reveal a thoughtful balance between performance and stability. Her masthead sloop rig carries 187 square feet of sail area on a hull with nearly 50% ballast ratio, creating a stiff, seaworthy platform despite her modest 20.67-foot length. The fin keel configuration provides good windward ability while maintaining reasonable draft for exploring shallow waters. Built with fiberglass construction typical of the period, the Aloa 21 suits coastal cruising and daysailing particularly well. Her comfort ratio of 6.8 indicates moderate motion in a seaway, while the capsize screening value of 2.93 suggests reasonable stability for protected offshore passages in experienced hands. The hull's design speed of 5.67 knots reflects honest small-boat performance expectations. This French design appeals to sailors wanting traditional cruising character in a trailerable package, offering genuine sailing capability rather than compromising for pure comfort or speed.

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