Captiva Yachts 240

Sailboat 24′ Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Captiva Yachts
Model
240
Type
Sailboat
Built
1984 on
Designer
O. H. Rodgers/Scott
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ (7.32 m)
Waterline length
20′ (6.10 m)
Beam
8′ 2″ (2.50 m)
Draft
0′ 2″ (0.06 m)
Displacement
2,400 lb (1,089 kg)
Ballast
1,000 lb (454 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
292 sq ft (27.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
31′ (9.45 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ 6″ (2.59 m)
P (mainsail luff)
27′ (8.23 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
26.1

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

Displacement / length
134

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
2.45

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.