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Arrowhead 24
Designer: Robert L. Taber  ·  Builder: Warren Products (Usa)  ·  First built: 1965
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About the Arrowhead 24

Designed by Robert L. Taber and first launched in 1965, this innovative trimaran represents an early exploration into multihull sailing for the recreational market. Warren Products built this fiberglass vessel during the pioneering era of production trimarans, when builders were experimenting with lightweight, fast alternatives to traditional monohulls. The Arrowhead 24's trimaran configuration with centerboard provides exceptional stability and shallow-water capability, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and day sailing in protected waters. Its masthead sloop rig delivers straightforward sail handling, while the relatively light displacement of 1,200 pounds contributes to spirited performance in moderate conditions. The generous beam creates impressive interior volume for a 24-footer, though the multihull design prioritizes speed and stability over traditional cruising amenities. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 33.65, this boat offers exhilarating sailing performance that was revolutionary for its era. The centerboard configuration allows exploration of shallow bays and beaches inaccessible to deeper-draft vessels. While best suited for coastal adventures rather than offshore passages, the Arrowhead 24 appeals to sailors seeking the unique sailing characteristics of a trimaran with the manageable size perfect for weekend excursions and spirited day sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Min Draft 1.25 ft / 0.38 m
Displacement 1,200.00 lb / 544 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 237.00 ft² / 22.02 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Robert L. Taber
Builder Warren Products (USA)
First Built 1965
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
2.67
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
5.27
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.84 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 5.7 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
KSP 0.97
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