Question 1

What are the specs of the BUCCANEER 210?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 210 has the following specifications: 20.83ft LOA, 8ft beam, 2ft draft, 3,000lb displacement, 900lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Full/Long.

Question 2

Who built the BUCCANEER 210 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Bayliner Marine Corp. (USA), designed by Alan Payne/Bayliner, first built in 1974.

Question 3

Is the BUCCANEER 210 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 210 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 15.22, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.22, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the BUCCANEER 210?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 210 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 14.73, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 217.46, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a BUCCANEER 210?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a BUCCANEER 210 is estimated at $700 – $1.8K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a BUCCANEER 210 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the BUCCANEER 210 (20.83ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $700 – $1.8K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 20.83ft boat: Florida: $3,700-$10,000/year. California: $3,500-$8,700/year. Massachusetts: $2,600-$5,800/year + $800 winter storage. New York: $2,600-$7,300/year + $800 winter storage. Maryland: $2,500-$4,500/year. Texas: $1,500-$4,500/year. Washington: $3,000-$6,500/year. Michigan: $1,500-$3,200/year + $800 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,200-$4,500/year. South Carolina: $3,200-$6,200/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $16K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a BUCCANEER 210?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the BUCCANEER 210 (20.83ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $3,700-$10,000/year. California: $3,500-$8,700/year. Massachusetts: $2,600-$5,800/year + $800 winter storage. New York: $2,600-$7,300/year + $800 winter storage. Maryland: $2,500-$4,500/year. Texas: $1,500-$4,500/year. Washington: $3,000-$6,500/year. Michigan: $1,500-$3,200/year + $800 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,200-$4,500/year. South Carolina: $3,200-$6,200/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the BUCCANEER 210?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 5 issues reported for the BUCCANEER 210 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, rudder, rigging, keel, structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the BUCCANEER 210.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a BUCCANEER 210?

Accepted Answer

When buying a BUCCANEER 210, SailPages.com has compiled 5 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck, rudder, rigging, keel, structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the BUCCANEER 210 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the BUCCANEER 210?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 210 has the following rig dimensions: I=23.8ft (foretriangle height), J=8.1ft (foretriangle base), P=20ft (mainsail luff), E=8.3ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 186 sq ft. Jib area: 96.4 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the BUCCANEER 210 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 210 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 20.83ft LOA, comfort ratio 15.22, capsize ratio 2.22, SA/disp 14.73. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	20.83 ft
LWL	18.33 ft
Beam	8 ft
Draft	2 ft
Displacement	3,000 lb
Ballast	900 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.7 kn

Iforetriangle height	23.8 ft
Jforetriangle base	8.1 ft
Pmainsail luff	20 ft
Emainsail foot	8.3 ft
FLforestay	8.1 ft
Mainsail	186 sq ft
Jib (100%)	96.4 sq ft
Spinnaker	163.9 sq ft

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