International Composites Blusail 24

Sailboat 24′ 7″ Since 1996

Overview

Builder
International Composites
Model
Blusail 24
Type
Sailboat
Built
1996 on
Designer
Luca Brenta
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ 7″ (7.50 m)
Waterline length
24′ 7″ (7.50 m)
Beam
7′ 10″ (2.38 m)
Displacement
2,425 lb (1,100 kg)
Ballast
904 lb (410 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
319 sq ft (29.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
28′ 11″ (8.81 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ 9″ (2.66 m)
P (mainsail luff)
30′ 9″ (9.36 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 8″ (3.55 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
28.3

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
73

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
37%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.32

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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