Helms 24
11 / 68 - score 65%
The Helms 24 is a 23.92ft masthead sloop designed by Stuart Windley and built in fiberglass by Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. since 1977.
750 units have been built.
The Helms 24 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. 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.
Helms 24 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 60%
Model | Helms 24 | ||
Length | 23.92 ft | ||
Beam | 8.83 ft (60%) | the closest to 9.19 ft | |
Draft | 4.17 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 54%
Sail area / displ. | 16.95 (66%) | the closest to 17.54 | |
Ballast / displ. | 44.05 % | ||
Displ. / length | 207.46 | ||
Comfort ratio | 16.39 (42%) | the closest to 15.50 | |
Capsize | 2.19 |
Hull 91%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 20.83 ft (91%) | the closest to 21 ft | |
Maximum draft | 4.17 ft | ||
Displacement | 4200 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1850 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.12 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 275 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 160.13 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 114.75 sq.ft | ||
I | 30.50 ft | ||
J | 10.50 ft | ||
P | 25.50 ft | ||
E | 9 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 | Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. | ||
Designer | Stuart Windley | ||
First built | 1977 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 750 |