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CHALLENGER 24

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1973

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Dimensions

LOA
24.33 ft
LWL
22.17 ft
Beam
8.17 ft
Max Draft
3.42 ft
Displacement
4,000 lbs
Ballast
2,090 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.06 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
164
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
52.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
230 sq ft
I
30 ft
J
9.3 ft
P
24.4 ft
E
9.3 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1973
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Water
10 gal
Mast Height
32.75 ft
Notes: Also known as the CHALLENGER 7.4 or CHALLENGER 7.5. See CHALLENGER 7.4.\nMost of the boats are powered by an outboard, although the original design called for a Renault diesel.\nPhoto courtesy Adam Hunt.

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
CHALLENGER 7.4 24.33 1974 Masthead Sloop