Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
4.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 12.0′, the 24 Meter tops out around 4.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √12.0′ LWL = 4.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
58.3%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
155
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
4.6kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the 24 Meter.
| 24 Meter | 420 | Enterprise Int | Force 5 | Ilca 7 Laser International | Rs Aero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 13.5 | 13.8 | 13.3 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| LWL | 12.0 | 13.2 | — | 13.2 | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Beam | 2.7 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Displacement | 600 | 220 | 200 | 140 | 128 | 66 |
| Ballast | 350 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sail Area | — | — | — | 91 | 76 | 93 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | — | — | 54.0 | 47.9 | 91.1 |
| Bal/Disp | 58.3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Comfort | — | — | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Capsize | — | — | — | 3.72 | 3.56 | 4.53 |
| Hull Speed | — | — | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.9 |