Hughes 24
11 / 35 - score 54%
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.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
Hughes 24 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 64%
Model | Hughes 24 | ||
Length | 24.50 ft (56%) | the closest to 23.58 ft | |
Beam | 7.58 ft (72%) | the closest to 7.42 ft | |
Draft | 2.75 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 43%
Sail area / displ. | 17.66 (31%) | the closest to 16.56 | |
Ballast / displ. | 38.82 % | ||
Displ. / length | 267.93 | ||
Comfort ratio | 19.47 (55%) | the closest to 20.31 | |
Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull 57%
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 18.50 ft (57%) | the closest to 17.75 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 | ?? |