NORTH SEA 24

Masthead Sloop • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1963

Dimensions

LOA: 31 ft
LWL: 24 ft
Beam: 9 ft
Max Draft: 5.58 ft
Displacement: 12,900 lbs
Ballast: — lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 1.53 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 12.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 417
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: —

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 437 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
Hull Material: Wood
Ballast Type: Iron

Production

First Built: 1963
Last Built: —
Number Built: —

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make: Albinco
Engine Model: Cadet
Power: 8 hp
Engine Type: Gas

Notes:

Twenty-six of these were built in epoxy composite iroko strip-plank in Spain by ‘Carera.’ Then most were transported back to the UK and became very successful racers.

See RUSTLER 31 which was a later version developed for fiberglass construction.

The Rustler 36 is also a descendent of the North Sea 24.

Thanks to Warren Mangan for historical information.

Designer

Kim Holman (1925–2006)

Builder

Upham (UK) (J. W. and A. Upham Ltd.) (1817–1984)

Related Boats

Name	LOA (ft)	Year	Rig
RUSTLER 31	31.42	1965	Masthead Sloop