MALBEC 200
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.78 ft |
| LWL | 19.68 ft |
| Beam | 7.97 ft |
| Draft | 3.94 ft |
| Displacement | 2,205 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 26.64 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 7.55 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 25.59 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.84 ft |
| FLforestay | 7.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 236.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 100.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 171 sq ft |
About the MALBEC 200
The Malbec 200 is a lightweight, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Javier Soto Acebal and built by Oceantech in 2000. With a displacement of 2205.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 129.15, it represents a distinct shift toward speed and agility in the 21-foot class, though specific hull production numbers are not definitively recorded in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits active coastal cruisers and day sailors who prioritize acceleration and handling ease over heavy-weather stability or long-term liveaboard comfort. Its low comfort ratio of 10.56 indicates a motion profile best enjoyed in moderate conditions rather than rough offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.45 and a max draft of 3.94 ft, the Malbec 200 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than extended bluewater voyaging. Its light displacement and fin keel configuration favor performance in protected waters over the heavy-displacement stability typically required for offshore safety.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 23 and Catalina 22, which share similar LOA dimensions (21.78 ft) and fractional sloop rigs from the same era. However, the Malbec 200 distinguishes itself with a significantly lower displacement and higher SA/D ratio of 21.4, offering superior light-air performance compared to these heavier traditional cruisers.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| 60° | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| 75° | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| 90° | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| 110° | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| 120° | 4.4 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| 135° | 4.0 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 9.5 |
| 150° | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MALBEC 200 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 21.78ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MALBEC 200yet 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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