BayCruiser 21

European Yacht of the Year 2025

BayCruiser 21

European Yacht of the Year 2025

Description

The BayCruiser 21 is the pinnacle of modern-day cruiser design—an exquisite blend of performance, safety, and versatility that has earned its place as our best-selling model. Quick and responsive under sail, stable and self-righting thanks to her water ballast system, and easily towed and launched with an average car, she embodies the freedom and elegance that sailors seek.

Every detail of the BayCruiser 21 is crafted to elevate your experience on the water. Her sleek carbon rig supports a fully battened fat-head mainsail and blade jib, offering enhanced performance while remaining easy to rig single-handedly. The innovative swing keel and rudder lift fully, allowing her to navigate shallow waters or dry out on the beach, while her recessed foredeck and dedicated anchor locker ensure safe and effortless handling at the bow.

Her spacious self-draining cockpit seats six comfortably, with additional lounging space on moulded bulwarks by the outboard well—perfect for relaxing at anchor or soaking in the sun. For swimmers or man-overboard recovery, the partially open transom provides easy access to the water. Below deck, the cozy cabin sleeps two in comfort, with thoughtful touches like storage for batteries, a dedicated space for an electric or petrol outboard, and a retractable bowsprit to minimize marina costs.

For extended cruising, the optional spray hood shelters a cleverly designed space for outdoor cooking, keeping the cabin cool and safe while expanding your culinary options on longer voyages. The BayCruiser 21 is not just a boat; it’s a testament to refinement and innovation—a vessel built to inspire confidence, adventure, and a lifetime of cherished memories on the water.

Step aboard and discover why sailors everywhere have fallen in love with this exceptional cruiser.

Specification

Hull Length 6.02m (20’)
Length Water Line 5.67m (18’7”)
Beam: 2.18m (7’ 2”)
Weight (empty) 600kg (1322lbs)
Water Ballast 400kg (881lbs)
Draught (keel up) 0.25m (10”)
Draught (keel down) 1.5m (4’11”)
Sail Area 19sqm (204 sqft)

Features

Refined Day Cruiser Design

The New BayCruiser 21 from Swallow Yachts represents the full refinement of everything we believe a day cruiser should be: quick, safe, versatile and pretty. She moves small cruiser design into vastly improved territory and sets new standards for others to follow.

Stable & Easy to Handle

Water ballast and a carbon rig make the BayCruiser 21 light and easy to tow, launch, and sail, yet stable and self-righting when the ballast tank is full. Its swing keel and rudder lift fully, allowing the boat to dry out or sail in as little as 0.25m of water.

Comfortable Living Space

With a cozy cabin that sleeps two and a spacious self-draining cockpit seating up to six, this boat ensures comfort on every trip. Lounging areas on either side of the outboard well add relaxation options, while the open transom enhances access to the water for swimming or MOB recovery.

Innovative Features for Modern Needs

The BayCruiser 21 is ready for the future of sailing. It features a dedicated space for electric outboard batteries in the cabin and an alternative external space for a petrol fuel tank. Under the optional spray hood, a dedicated cooking area extends cruising options, making longer trips more practical.

Enhanced Performance

The fully battened fat-head mainsail and blade jib, set on a carbon rig, offer impressive performance and easy single-handed sailing. The retractable bowsprit reduces overall length, minimizing mooring and marina costs without sacrificing sailing efficiency.

Secure & Functional Deck Layout

A recessed foredeck with a dedicated anchor locker provides secure working space, with raised bulwarks for added safety. Every detail of the BayCruiser 21 is thoughtfully designed to enhance both functionality and confidence on the water, making it the ideal choice for adventurous sailors.

Global Exports

Based in the UK, around 50% of our boats go overseas and we have shipped to customers all over the world. We have considerable experience in organising and managing this process to make it easy for the end customer, and always welcome a chance to quote for shipping overseas.

Simply email us at admin@swallowyachts.com with your requirements and we will work with our partners to give you a seamless service wherever you are in the world.

A longer waterline and a larger, more efficient
sail plan combine to deliver improved speed and
handling.

Matt Newland,
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