Hey guys,
I am excited be be a new Sirius 21 owner. It is 1984 model. I haven't had it in the water yet, but it seems to be a well built boat. I recently sold a Lancer 28' to downsize to a more transportable boat. So I found this one in pretty good shape for a good price. I love the cabin layout and rigging. I plan to sail at a local lake this fall and winter, but I really want to take her to the coast here in NC. I should have it in the water within the next few weeks, just trying to get everything how I want it.
I have a few things that I'm not too sure of however. Firstly, this boat has no bilge..and no bilge pump. The boat is bone dry, but I can't help but think it will get water in there at some point. I'm thinking of installing a pump under the cockpit behind the keel crank.
Also, the backstay is attached to the stern. It is slightly offset, but it looks like it will interfere with the tillers range of movement. It looks like it may prevent a hard tack or heave-to to starboard. As I said, I haven't put it in the water yet so it may not be an issue.
What about this pop-top. Cool idea, but I don't have a way to keep it up yet. It seems like it should attach to the mast somehow but there's no attachment there. Also, I guess it should only be raised while docked because the boomvang has to be removed to raise it? Any pointers on this matter.
Thanks for any advice of any useful info about the Sirius 21
I am excited be be a new Sirius 21 owner. It is 1984 model. I haven't had it in the water yet, but it seems to be a well built boat. I recently sold a Lancer 28' to downsize to a more transportable boat. So I found this one in pretty good shape for a good price. I love the cabin layout and rigging. I plan to sail at a local lake this fall and winter, but I really want to take her to the coast here in NC. I should have it in the water within the next few weeks, just trying to get everything how I want it.
I have a few things that I'm not too sure of however. Firstly, this boat has no bilge..and no bilge pump. The boat is bone dry, but I can't help but think it will get water in there at some point. I'm thinking of installing a pump under the cockpit behind the keel crank.
Also, the backstay is attached to the stern. It is slightly offset, but it looks like it will interfere with the tillers range of movement. It looks like it may prevent a hard tack or heave-to to starboard. As I said, I haven't put it in the water yet so it may not be an issue.
What about this pop-top. Cool idea, but I don't have a way to keep it up yet. It seems like it should attach to the mast somehow but there's no attachment there. Also, I guess it should only be raised while docked because the boomvang has to be removed to raise it? Any pointers on this matter.
Thanks for any advice of any useful info about the Sirius 21