Buckler Boat Co. American 24
Sailboat
23′ 8″
Since 1972
Overview
- Builder
- Buckler Boat Co.
- Model
- American 24
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1972 on
- Designer
- Bob Mayo
- Hull
- Twin Keel
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Staysail Ketch
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 23′ 8″ (7.22 m)
- Waterline length
- 17′ 1″ (5.21 m)
- Beam
- 8′ 1″ (2.47 m)
- Displacement
- 3,748 lb (1,700 kg)
- Ballast
- 1,213 lb (550 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 335
- Ballast ratio
- 32%
- Capsize screening
- 2.09
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Iron
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.