CHAMPION 21 (MCCUNE)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21 ft |
| LWL | 18 ft |
| Beam | 7.5 ft |
| Draft | 3.25 ft |
| Displacement | 1,400 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
About the CHAMPION 21 (MCCUNE)
At least one has survived and has been completely restored. (2010)
The Champion 21 is a vintage 21-foot masthead sloop designed by Henry R. McCune and built by Henry R. McCune (USA) in 1960. With a displacement of 1400.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 7.81, this lightweight vessel represents a specific era of American trailerable sailboat design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailing and trailerable cruising, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of transport and storage over heavy offshore capability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1400.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.68, the Champion 21 is not designed for bluewater cruising and is best restricted to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1960s trailerable sloops such as the O'Day 22 or Pearson 22, which share similar dimensions and roles as lightweight, trailerable coastal cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHAMPION 21 (MCCUNE) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHAMPION 21 (MCCUNE)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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