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Buccaneer 200

Designer: Alan Payne/Bayliner  ·  Builder: Bayliner Marine Corp  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Buccaneer 200

Small boat sailing takes on a spirited character with this compact performer from the Buccaneer line. Built during an era when trailerable sailboats were gaining popularity among weekend sailors, this design reflects the practical needs of sailors seeking an accessible entry point into the sport without sacrificing sailing performance. The boat's modest dimensions make it an ideal candidate for day sailing and short coastal adventures, while remaining light enough for easy trailering and launching. Its design philosophy centers on simplicity and ease of handling, making it particularly well-suited for novice sailors learning the fundamentals or experienced sailors wanting a low-maintenance weekend companion. With its straightforward rigging and responsive handling characteristics, the design emphasizes fun sailing over complex systems. The cockpit layout prioritizes crew comfort during day trips, while the boat's proportions suggest good stability for its size class. This makes it especially appealing for sailing schools, yacht clubs introducing new members to sailing, or families seeking their first sailboat experience. While not intended for extended cruising or offshore passages, the boat excels in protected waters where its nimble performance and forgiving nature can be fully appreciated.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 20.42 ft / 6.22 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 17.75 ft / 5.41 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 1.75 ft / 0.53 m
Displacement 2,100.00 lb / 953 kg
Ballast 750.00 lb / 340 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 191.00 ft² / 17.74 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan Payne/Bayliner
Builder Bayliner Marine Corp
First Built 1974
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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
 18.68
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
 10.96
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
 2.5
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. 5.65
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.35
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. 507.38
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.6
P (Mainsail Luff) 22.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.5
SA Fore 98.04
SA Main 93.5
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Buccaneer 200 ★
20.4 ft
Cal 21
20.5 ft
Holder 20
20.3 ft
Newport 20
20.5 ft
San Juan 21
20.5 ft
Santana 20
20.2 ft
LWL
Buccaneer 200 ★
17.8 ft
Cal 21
16.7 ft
Holder 20
18.4 ft
Newport 20
18.0 ft
San Juan 21
17.0 ft
Santana 20
16.0 ft
Beam
Buccaneer 200 ★
8.0 ft
Cal 21
6.7 ft
Holder 20
7.8 ft
Newport 20
7.0 ft
San Juan 21
7.0 ft
Santana 20
8.0 ft
Displacement
Buccaneer 200 ★
2 lbs
Cal 21
1 lbs
Holder 20
1 lbs
Newport 20
2 lbs
San Juan 21
1 lbs
Santana 20
1 lbs
Ballast
Buccaneer 200 ★
750 lbs
Cal 21
360 lbs
Holder 20
260 lbs
Newport 20
900 lbs
San Juan 21
400 lbs
Santana 20
550 lbs
Sail Area
Buccaneer 200 ★
191 sq ft
Cal 21
196 sq ft
Holder 20
194 sq ft
Newport 20
196 sq ft
San Juan 21
190 sq ft
Santana 20
204 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Buccaneer 200 ★
—
Cal 21
261 s/nm
Holder 20
186 s/nm
Newport 20
267 s/nm
San Juan 21
258 s/nm
Santana 20
228 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Buccaneer 200 ★
18.7
Cal 21
29.5
Holder 20
28.2
Newport 20
17.1
San Juan 21
26.3
Santana 20
26.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Buccaneer 200 ★
—
Cal 21
32.7 %
Holder 20
22.4 %
Newport 20
—
San Juan 21
—
Santana 20
40.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Buccaneer 200 ★
11.0
Cal 21
7.6
Holder 20
6.1
Newport 20
15.4
San Juan 21
8.0
Santana 20
7.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Buccaneer 200 ★
2.50
Cal 21
2.59
Holder 20
2.98
Newport 20
2.07
San Juan 21
2.60
Santana 20
2.90
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Buccaneer 200 ★
—
Cal 21
106
Holder 20
82
Newport 20
—
San Juan 21
—
Santana 20
147
Hull Speed
Buccaneer 200 ★
5.7 kts
Cal 21
5.5 kts
Holder 20
5.8 kts
Newport 20
5.7 kts
San Juan 21
5.5 kts
Santana 20
5.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Buccaneer 200 ★
3.4
Cal 21
6.0
Holder 20
6.4
Newport 20
2.8
San Juan 21
5.4
Santana 20
4.4
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