The VICTORY 21 was first manufactured by Henry R. McCune (later the builder of the YORKTOWN sailboats) in 1959 as a one-design class boat. Some 126 boats were built before the operation was sold to Wesco Marine in 1964. Another model called the AURORA 21 had the same hull but with a larger cabin. The Victory displaced 1350 lbs. while the Aurora was somewhat larger, displacing 1800 lbs. Changes to the original design made by Wesco included making the cockpit self-bailing and installing a sliding hatch on the cabin. The cabin entrance was redesigned so it could be secured with a lock (hull#490-500)
Between 1969 and 1970, the boats were built by Coronado Yachts. Some time later, prodction was resumed by Catalina Yachts under the name CAPRI VICTORY. Other changes were made including a slightly shorter mast. Production continued intermittantly until around 1980. |
