Buccaneer 210
Description
The Buccaneer 210 is an American trailerable cruiser-racer sailboat, designed for family day sailing, weekend overnights, or beginner adventures on lakes, bays, or protected coastal waters. At just over 21 feet, this fiberglass masthead sloop stands out for its surprisingly spacious interior in a compact package, thanks to a wide beam and stand-up headroom—making it feel larger than its size suggests. Built during the 1970s fuel crisis to appeal to budget-conscious buyers seeking comfort and ease, it's stable and forgiving but can struggle upwind in light air due to its shoal keel and boxy profile. Ideal for 2–4 crew, it's a nostalgic entry-level boat with a cult following among vintage enthusiasts. Designed by acclaimed Australian naval architect Alan Payne (famous for Solings and Freedom 40s) for Bayliner Marine Corporation, the Buccaneer 210 launched in 1974 as an evolution of the Columbia T-23, reusing the same hull molds for cost efficiency. Bayliner, primarily a powerboat maker founded by J. Orin Edson in 1955, entered sailboats amid the 1970s energy crunch to capitalize on demand for affordable alternatives to gas-guzzling runabouts. Marketed under the Buccaneer brand (later US Yachts division), it emphasized "creature comforts" like roomy cabins to attract families and women sailors. Production ran through the late 1970s (exact numbers unclear, but part of Bayliner's hundreds of small sailboats before selling the division in 1979).
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan Payne |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bayliner |
| Length | 21.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.830 ft |
| LWL | 18.330 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 3000 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 23.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.08 ft |
| p | 20 ft |
| e | 8.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.75 ft | 8.08 ft | 20 ft | 8.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.2 ft - (6462 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 21.37 ft - (6514 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 84.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 20.07 ft - (6117 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.24 ft - (5255 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.3 ft - (2835 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.05 ° |
| Area | * 93.31 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.83 ft - (7263 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.15 ft - (4008 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.31 ft - (6800 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.12 ft - (3694 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 144.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.83 ft - (7263 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.34 ft - (4066 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.92 ft - (6681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 238 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 23.83 ft - (7263 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 14.55 ft - (4435 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.55 ft - (4435 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 295 ft² |
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