C&C 24

Sailboat 24′ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
24
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975 on
Designer
C&C
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Yachts
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ (7.32 m)
Waterline length
19′ 6″ (5.94 m)
Beam
8′ 10″ (2.68 m)
Displacement
3,200 lb (1,451 kg)
Ballast
1,050 lb (476 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
260 sq ft (24.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
29′ (8.84 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 6″ (3.20 m)
P (mainsail luff)
23′ 6″ (7.16 m)
E (mainsail foot)
8′ 6″ (2.59 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.2

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

Displacement / length
193

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
2.39

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Yachts

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

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