Question 1

What are the specs of the VENTURE 21?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 21 has the following specifications: 21ft LOA, 6.83ft beam, 5.5ft draft, 1,500lb displacement, 400.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Cutter. Keel: Fin, Variable.

Question 2

Who built the VENTURE 21 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by MacGregor Yachts Corp.(USA), designed by Roger MacGregor, first built in 1966, with production ending in 1979.

Question 3

Is the VENTURE 21 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 21 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 9.31, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.39, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the VENTURE 21?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 21 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 21.41, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 105.76, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a VENTURE 21?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a VENTURE 21 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 VENTURE 21 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the VENTURE 21 (21ft) 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 21ft boat: Florida: $3,800-$10,100/year. California: $3,500-$8,800/year. Massachusetts: $2,600-$5,900/year + $800 winter storage. New York: $2,600-$7,400/year + $800 winter storage. Maryland: $2,500-$4,500/year. Texas: $1,500-$4,500/year. Washington: $3,000-$6,600/year. Michigan: $1,500-$3,200/year + $800 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,300-$4,500/year. South Carolina: $3,300-$6,300/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 VENTURE 21?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the VENTURE 21 (21ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $3,800-$10,100/year. California: $3,500-$8,800/year. Massachusetts: $2,600-$5,900/year + $800 winter storage. New York: $2,600-$7,400/year + $800 winter storage. Maryland: $2,500-$4,500/year. Texas: $1,500-$4,500/year. Washington: $3,000-$6,600/year. Michigan: $1,500-$3,200/year + $800 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,300-$4,500/year. South Carolina: $3,300-$6,300/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 VENTURE 21?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 15 issues reported for the VENTURE 21 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in safety, rigging, keel, structural, engine, 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 VENTURE 21.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a VENTURE 21?

Accepted Answer

When buying a VENTURE 21, SailPages.com has compiled 15 model-specific issues reported by owners across safety, rigging, keel, structural, engine, deck. 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 VENTURE 21 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 VENTURE 21?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 21 has the following rig dimensions: I=24.08ft (foretriangle height), J=7.67ft (foretriangle base), P=21.83ft (mainsail luff), E=9.75ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 207.3 sq ft. Jib area: 92.4 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the VENTURE 21 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 21 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 21ft LOA, comfort ratio 9.31, capsize ratio 2.39, SA/disp 21.41. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	21 ft
LWL	18.5 ft
Beam	6.83 ft
Draft	5.5 ft/ 1.5 ft min
Displacement	1,500 lb
Ballast	400.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	24.08 ft
Jforetriangle base	7.67 ft
Pmainsail luff	21.83 ft
Emainsail foot	9.75 ft
FLforestay	7.7 ft
Mainsail	207.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)	92.4 sq ft
Spinnaker	157 sq ft

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