Westerly 21

Designed by the prestigious Laurent Giles studio and built by Westerly Yachts between 1977 and 1979, this compact cruiser represents British boatbuilding at its most practical. With only 53 hulls produced during its brief three-year run, the Westerly 21 has become a sought-after example of quality fiberglass construction from one of the UK's most respected builders. The twin keel configuration stands as this boat's defining characteristic, offering the significant advantage of drying out upright in tidal harbors and accessing shallow cruising grounds that would challenge deeper-drafted vessels. This feature, combined with her modest 21-foot length, makes her ideally suited for coastal exploration and weekend cruising in areas with dramatic tidal ranges. Her masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, while the substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio of nearly 46% ensures reassuring stability despite her compact size. The comfort ratio of 18.88 suggests a relatively quick motion in a seaway, typical of smaller cruisers but manageable for coastal work. With a capsize screening value of 2.01, she falls within acceptable parameters for protected waters and moderate coastal conditions, though extended offshore passages would stretch her intended envelope.

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