Rainbow 24
The Rainbow 24 is a 24.0ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tidewater Boats (USA) between 1962 and 1977.
500 units have been built.
The Rainbow 24 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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Main features
Model | Rainbow 24 | ||
Length | 24 ft | ||
Beam | 6.25 ft | ||
Draft | 3.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 19.95 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 49.78 % | ||
Displ. / length | 195.69 | ||
Comfort ratio | 15.69 | ||
Capsize | 1.91 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 17.25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 2250 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1120 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.57 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 214 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 105.60 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 108.50 sq.ft | ||
I | 24 ft | ||
J | 8.80 ft | ||
P | 21.70 ft | ||
E | 10 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 | Tidewater Boats (USA) | ||
Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
First built | 1962 | ||
Last built | 1977 | ||
Number built | 500 |