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210
Designer: C. Raymond Hunt  ·  Builder: Graves Yacht Yard (Usa)  ·  First built: 1946
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About the 210

Designed by the legendary C. Raymond Hunt in 1946, this classic 30-footer represents early post-war yacht design at its finest. Hunt, who would later become famous for his deep-V powerboat hulls and America's Cup designs, created the 210 as a versatile coastal cruiser that balances performance with practicality. Built by Graves Yacht Yard with 460 hulls completed, the 210 features Hunt's signature attention to seakindly hull forms. The fractional sloop rig and moderate sail area of 305 square feet provide manageable sailing for small crews, while the fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration offers good directional stability and reasonable pointing ability. With a displacement of 2,300 pounds and ballast ratio of nearly 50%, she carries herself well in a breeze. The 210's construction varied between plywood with single chine and fiberglass, reflecting the transition period when she was built. Her comfortable 13.73 comfort ratio and conservative 1.77 capsize screening value make her well-suited for coastal cruising and club racing. The boat's hull speed of 6.36 knots and sail area to displacement ratio of 28.07 indicate she'll move respectably in light to moderate conditions while maintaining the stability needed for family sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.83 ft / 9.09 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.50 ft / 6.86 m
Beam 5.83 ft / 1.78 m
Max Draft 3.83 ft / 1.17 m
Displacement 2,300.00 lb / 1,043 kg
Ballast 1,145.00 lb / 519 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 305.00 ft² / 28.34 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Ply with single chine or FG
Designer C. Raymond Hunt
Builder Graves Yacht Yard (USA)
First Built 1946
Number Built 460
Associations 210 Class Home Page (USA)
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
28.07
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
49.78
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
90.14
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
13.73
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.77
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.36 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 468.70 pounds/inch
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