The Hughes 24 is a 24.5ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1966.
The Hughes 24 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Hughes 24 | ||
| Length | 24.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.75 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.66 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.82 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 267.93 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.47 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1475 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.76 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 268 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 125.83 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 142.31 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28.50 ft | ||
| J | 8.83 ft | ||
| P | 24.75 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 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 | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |