Summary of the Jaguar 21
The Jaguar 21, designed by
John Mullins, as was the 23, was built from 1978 to the late nineties. It
is rumoured that a company has bought the Jaguar name, & may start building
the 21 again (Walnut Boats).
It was available as a fin
or lift keel version. Most were the latter. The fin has a 4’ draft, &
both variants are competitive in club racing
The accommodation is open
plan with 4 berths, a decent galley forward of the port berth, & adequate
headroom. The keel case, in the lift keel variant, is not intrusive, &
does not restrict access to the forward berths. Storage is plentiful, under
the berths, with a chemical loo, forward, under the V berth.
The cockpit is well designed
for 4 adults, & there is easy access forward along the wide side decks.
The stern has a well for an outboard from 4 – 6hp.
The 21 has an easily managed
fractional rig, & is renowned for vice free performance, enabling both
racers, cruisers, & the inexperienced to get a lot of enjoyment.
Construction is conventional
mat, isophalic gel coats, balsa cored deck. The only thing to watch for
is the rubbing strake, which can sometimes detach.
Please note there is a wealth
of information on the Jaguar 21 available from the DOWNLOADS page.
L Milton