| Capsize Ratio | 2.45 |
| Hull Speed | 5.5 |
| Sail Area/Displacement | 23.2 |
| Displacement To LWL | 136 |
| Length Water Line/Beam | 2.429 |
| Motion Comfort | 9.55 |
| Length overall: | 20 ft 6 in |
| Length on waterline | 17 ft 0 in |
| Beam | 7 ft |
| Fractional (7/8) rig | |
| Sail area (main and 200%) |
190 sq ft (Class genoa is a 130%; in PHRF or cruising most people also have a 155%) |
| Spinnaker: | 284 sq ft (estimate from dimensions) |
| Mast height: | 25 ft 8 in |
| Draft (keel down) | 4 ft 0 in |
| Draft (keel up) | 1 ft 0 in |
| Displ (class minimum): | 1400 lb |
| Keel weight: | 420 lb |
| PHRF Rating: | 252 sec/mile (w/spinnaker) 264 sec/mile (working sails) |
| Number built | approximately 2,700 |
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| I | 22.5 |
| P | 23.00 |
| J | 8.00 |
| E | 8.75 |
There are three versions of the boat, all with identical hulls (the decks differ): Mark I is a regular cabin and step-down
profile to the foredeck. Mark II's and III's have a flush deck all the way to the bow. II's and III's differ mostly in the
length of the cabin; a Mark III cabin is about 4 inches longer than a Mark II.
For daysailer/racers SJ21's are reasonably fast though not up to the standards of J/22's or Melges 24's which are, of course, much newer and purpose-built for racing. In local club racing it can beat everything else in the club except another SJ21 and a Mirage 5.5, both of which are tough competition. Catalina 22's, Hunter 23's, the new water-ballasted Hunters, Precision 23's, etc. all are slower. The boats are well built - balsa cored deck for example - and much better built than competing boats from the 1970's and 80's such as Macgregor 21's, Mirage 5.5's, O'Day 22's etc. SJ21's have the standard 4 berths: V berth and two quarter berths.
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JOINT BSC/FHYC PICNIC ON JUNE 1
Plan on spending time at your club on Saturday, June 1st We are having a joint event to get to know our fellow boaters at FH.
Opti's will be available, starting at 12 noon, for kids to do a familarization class. At 1.30 pm, there will be a Poker Run for the adults. You provide whatever boat you want to go out in the creek to the anchored boats with the poker cards. Following this will be a Hot Dog lunch for $5.00. BSC members are requested to bring a snack and FH attendees will bring desserts. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we are planning a deck party starting at 6.00. Scott and Donna Wade will be providing the music, and there may be some Karaoke involved. Bring your adult beverages and plan on having a good time.
Dave Whitney - 05/14/2013
Improve Your Ground Tackle Before the Next Storm Arrives
This very timely and informative message from Pete Thorn can help us all
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After a competitive search, I found a great price on steel anchor cable that will improve the performance of fluke anchors, like the Fortress or Danforth, in the muddy bottom of Upper Broad Creek. The cable is used as an anchor leader, between your fluke anchor and your existing rode. It allows the fluke anchor to quickly set deeper than an anchor with a chain rode. The chain can pack with mud and create a thick chain/mud braid that prevents the anchor from setting well.
The cables are 3/8” galvanized steel, 7x19 wire rope, 3/8” thimble with an eye at each end, swaged and 10’ long. Breaking strength is about 14,400 pounds with a working load about 2,880. IMHO, the galvanized cable is better than stainless for a few reasons: 1) it is stronger; 2) if it corrodes you can plainly see it. It will not fail due to invisible crevice corrosion like stainless can, and; 3) it is less expensive. Between storms, clean the cable in fresh water, let it dry and spray it with WD40 to keep water out of the cable.
These cables can be purchased at www.webriggingsupply.com The price quote was a bit less than $28, plus shipping. Happy anchoring!
Nick Karasek - 09/21/2011
Boat US Hurricane Preparation Guide
Hurricane Irene has taught us a lesson: We can never be too prepated for a major storm! Thirteen boats in the trees. Dock boxes and dinghy racks thrown around like matchsticks. We could have been better prepared!
Boat US publlishes Preparing Baots and Marinas for Hurricanes which can be found under "Tips | Hurricane Prep".
Every member should review this document!
Bill Green - 09/05/2011
Security at BSC
The gate should never be left open after dark! If you are not sure whether you’re the last person on site, then please assume you are and close the gate!
If you don’t know how to do this, please ask a Board member who will be happy to assist. The security of the Club’s assets (and every member’s assets) is the responsibility of each and every one of us.
Bill Green - 08/03/2010
Important Notice: Alcohol Must Be Under Your Direct Control
The Club's permit issued by the NC Alcoholic Beverage Commission is at risk if members do not comply with the ABC Commission rules. Every member who brings beer, wine or liquor on the premises must have the items under their control at all times.
If you bring alcoholic beverages to the club house, please bring them in a small cooler or bag with your name on it. DO NOT place alcoholic beverages in the refrigerators. We have been given one warning in the past. Do not be the member that causes our permit to be revoked.
Bill Green - 08/02/2010
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