Bayliner Marine Corp. Buccaneer 240

Sailboat 23′ 8″ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
Bayliner Marine Corp.
Model
Buccaneer 240
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975 on
Designer
Alan Payne/Bayliner
Hull
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
23′ 8″ (7.22 m)
Waterline length
20′ 4″ (6.19 m)
Beam
8′ (2.44 m)
Displacement
4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Ballast
1,250 lb (567 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
227 sq ft (21.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
26′ 2″ (7.99 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ 4″ (2.84 m)
P (mainsail luff)
22′ 3″ (6.78 m)
E (mainsail foot)
8′ 9″ (2.67 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.4

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

Displacement / length
213

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

Ballast ratio
31%

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

Capsize screening
2.02

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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