Challenger 74
11 / 54 - score 63%
The Challenger 74 is a 24.33ft masthead sloop designed by Alex McGruer and built in fiberglass by Challenger Yachts Ltd.(CAN) between 1974 and 1980.
800 units have been built.
The Challenger 74 is a light sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 74%
| Model | Challenger 74 | ||
| Length | 24.33 ft (61%) | the closest to 23.43 ft | |
| Beam | 8.17 ft (88%) | the closest to 8.27 ft | |
| Draft | 3.42 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 56%
| Sail area / displ. | 14.64 (29%) | the closest to 15.75 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 52.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 163.88 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.50 (82%) | the closest to 16.78 | |
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull 56%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.17 ft (56%) | the closest to 21.26 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2090 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.31 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 230 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 125.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 98.18 sq.ft | ||
| I | 26.50 ft | ||
| J | 9.50 ft | ||
| P | 23.80 ft | ||
| E | 8.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Challenger Yachts Ltd.(CAN) | ||
| Designer | Alex McGruer | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1980 | ||
| Number built | 800 |