Snapdragon 21
Description
The Snapdragon 21 is a compact masthead sloop designed by Thames Structural Plastics/Thames Marine and built by Thames Marine (UK) starting in 1970. This 21-foot vessel represents classic British small boat design philosophy, emphasizing versatility and practicality through its innovative twin-keel configuration that enables sailing in shallow waters while providing excellent stability.
Construction Details
| Designer | In House Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Thames Marine (UK) |
| Length | 21.000 ft |
| LOA | 21.000 ft |
| LWL | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.250 ft |
| Displacement | 2200 lb |
| Ballast | 950 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 22.50 ft |
| e | 8.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 22.50 ft | 8.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Snapdragon 21 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.53 ft - (7172 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.69 ft - (7221 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 95.63 ft² |
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