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Buccaneer 210
Designer: Alan Payne/Bayliner  ·  Builder: Bayliner Marine Corp. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Buccaneer 210

Originally launched in 1974, this compact cruiser emerged from the collaboration between renowned designer Alan Payne and Bayliner Marine Corp. as an affordable entry into blue-water sailing. The Buccaneer 210 features a traditional long keel configuration that provides exceptional tracking ability and seaworthiness, making it particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and extended passages despite its modest 20.83-foot length. The boat's substantial 3,000-pound displacement and 900-pound ballast create a stable platform with impressive sea-keeping capabilities for its size. Its masthead sloop rig carries 191 square feet of sail area, offering a balanced sail plan that's manageable for small crews while providing respectable performance in varied conditions. The generous 8-foot beam maximizes interior volume and contributes to stability. Built with fiberglass construction, the Buccaneer 210 earned a reputation for solid construction and durability throughout its production run. The design's comfort ratio of 15.22 indicates a motion that favors stability over quick, snappy movement, while the capsize screening formula of 2.22 falls within acceptable ranges for coastal and offshore work. With a hull speed of 5.74 knots, this design prioritizes seaworthiness and comfort over pure speed, making it an excellent choice for sailors seeking a capable small cruiser.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 20.83 ft / 6.35 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.33 ft / 5.59 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 2.00 ft / 0.61 m
Displacement 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Ballast 900.00 lb / 408 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 191.00 ft² / 17.74 m²
Headroom 5.67 ft / 1.73 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan Payne/Bayliner
Builder Bayliner Marine Corp. (USA)
First Built 1974
Related Sailboats ["Precision 21" · "Hunter 212" · "Venture 21" · "South Coast 21" · "Aquarius 21"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 282
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
 14.73
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
 30
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
 217.46
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
 15.22
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
 2.22
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. 5.74 kn
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
 2.31
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. 523.96 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.27
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
SA Fore 107.25 ft² / 9.96 m²
SA Main 90.75 ft² / 8.43 m²
SA Total (100%) 198.00 ft² / 18.39 m²
Est. Forestay Length 27.28 ft / 8.31 m
Engine & Accommodations
Water Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Buccaneer 210 ★
20.8 ft
Hunter 212
21.0 ft
South Coast 21
21.0 ft
Venture 21
21.0 ft
LWL
Buccaneer 210 ★
18.3 ft
Hunter 212
18.0 ft
South Coast 21
14.3 ft
Venture 21
18.5 ft
Beam
Buccaneer 210 ★
8.0 ft
Hunter 212
9.2 ft
South Coast 21
6.9 ft
Venture 21
6.8 ft
Displacement
Buccaneer 210 ★
3 lbs
Hunter 212
1 lbs
South Coast 21
2 lbs
Venture 21
1 lbs
Ballast
Buccaneer 210 ★
900 lbs
Hunter 212
140 lbs
South Coast 21
625 lbs
Venture 21
400 lbs
Sail Area
Buccaneer 210 ★
191 sq ft
Hunter 212
202 sq ft
South Coast 21
206 sq ft
Venture 21
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Buccaneer 210 ★
282 s/nm
Hunter 212
216 s/nm
South Coast 21
258 s/nm
Venture 21
252 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Buccaneer 210 ★
14.7
Hunter 212
21.9
South Coast 21
20.8
Venture 21
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Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Buccaneer 210 ★
30.0 %
Hunter 212
7.8 %
South Coast 21
31.3 %
Venture 21
26.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Buccaneer 210 ★
15.2
Hunter 212
7.7
South Coast 21
14.4
Venture 21
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Buccaneer 210 ★
2.22
Hunter 212
3.02
South Coast 21
2.20
Venture 21
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Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Buccaneer 210 ★
217
Hunter 212
137
South Coast 21
303
Venture 21
105
Hull Speed
Buccaneer 210 ★
5.7 kts
Hunter 212
5.7 kts
South Coast 21
5.1 kts
Venture 21
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Buccaneer 210 ★
2.3
Hunter 212
4.3
South Coast 21
2.0
Venture 21
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