FREEDOM 21 SLP SD
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.67 ft |
| LWL | 17.5 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 2 ft |
| Displacement | 2,050 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 19.3 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 5.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 24.42 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.75 ft |
| FLforestay | 5.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 192.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 51.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 86.9 sq ft |
About the FREEDOM 21 SLP SD
In the UK, a unique retractable twin/wing keel version was offered of which at least 40 were built.
The Freedom 21 SLP SD is a compact, trailerable sailboat designed by Garry Hoyt and built by Tillotson Pearson Inc. in 1982. With a production run limited to that single year and an unknown total build count, this model represents a specific iteration of the Freedom line characterized by its fractional sloop rig and fin keel.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising, daysailing, and trailerable transport due to its light displacement of 2050.0 lb and shallow 2.0 ft draft. Its dimensions and comfort ratio of 10.59 suggest it is ideal for short-range cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2050.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.52, the Freedom 21 SLP SD is not designed for bluewater cruising but is capable of protected coastal and bay sailing.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 21-foot trailerable sloops from the early 1980s, such as the O'Day 23 or Pearson 22, which share similar fractional rig configurations and target the same market for easy storage and transport.
Direct variant of the FREEDOM 21 SLP SD
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the FREEDOM 21 SLP SD, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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