Sirus 21

Description

The Sirius 20, 21 and 22 are a family of Canadian trailerable sailboats that was designed by Hubert Vandestadt for cruising and first built in 1976. The series of boats was built by Vandestadt and McGruer Limited in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, from 1976 until 1987 when the company went out of business. More than 600 boats were completed. This recreational keelboat features fiberglass construction with wood trim and aluminum spars, incorporating a masthead sloop rig configuration. They all have transom-hung, kick-up rudders controlled by a tiller and iron swing keels that can be locked down. A fixed, lead, fin keel was an option on the 21 and 22. All models displace 2,000 lb (907 kg), carry 525 lb (238 kg) of iron ballast and are normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. The swing keel system provides exceptional versatility with drafts of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the keel down and 1.33 ft (0.41 m) with it retracted. The design has sleeping accommodations for five people, plus a dinette table and a galley.