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Buccaneer 245
Designer: Alan Payne/Bayliner  ·  Builder: Bayliner Marine Corp.  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Buccaneer 245

With limited documentation available, the Buccaneer 245 represents one of the more elusive entries in the small sailboat market. This compact cruiser falls into the trailerable category, making it an appealing option for sailors seeking adventure without the commitment of permanent marina slips or significant storage costs. Based on its designation and typical Buccaneer design philosophy, this model likely emphasizes straightforward sailing characteristics and practical accommodations suitable for weekend getaways and coastal exploration. The Buccaneer brand historically focused on creating accessible boats that balanced performance with comfort, targeting sailors who valued reliability over cutting-edge racing features. The 245's size suggests modest but functional interior accommodations, probably including basic sleeping quarters and essential cruising amenities. Its design likely prioritizes ease of handling, making it suitable for small crews or single-handed sailing in protected waters and near-coastal environments. While comprehensive specifications remain scarce, the Buccaneer 245 appears to have been designed for sailors seeking an honest, unpretentious cruising experience. Its trailerable nature opens up possibilities for exploring different sailing grounds, appealing to adventurous sailors who prefer discovering new anchorages rather than staying tied to a single home port.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.67 ft / 7.21 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.33 ft / 6.20 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 2.30 ft / 0.70 m
Displacement 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Ballast 1,050.00 lb / 476 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 231.00 ft² / 21.46 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan Payne/Bayliner
Builder Bayliner Marine Corp.
First Built 1975
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
17.81
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
13.62
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
2.22
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. 6.04
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
3.34
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. 581.13
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 26.2
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 22.3
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.75
SA Fore 121.83
SA Main 108.71
How It Compares

vs. American 24, Catalina 22, Ranger 23

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Dimensions
LOA
Buccaneer 245 ★
23.7 ft
American 24
23.7 ft
Catalina 22
23.8 ft
Ranger 23
23.7 ft
LWL
Buccaneer 245 ★
20.3 ft
American 24
22.0 ft
Catalina 22
19.3 ft
Ranger 23
20.0 ft
Beam
Buccaneer 245 ★
8.0 ft
American 24
7.9 ft
Catalina 22
7.7 ft
Ranger 23
7.9 ft
Displacement
Buccaneer 245 ★
3 lbs
American 24
4 lbs
Catalina 22
2 lbs
Ranger 23
3 lbs
Ballast
Buccaneer 245 ★
1 lbs
American 24
1 lbs
Catalina 22
550 lbs
Ranger 23
1 lbs
Sail Area
Buccaneer 245 ★
231 sq ft
American 24
Catalina 22
212 sq ft
Ranger 23
244 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Buccaneer 245 ★
American 24
Catalina 22
276 s/nm
Ranger 23
222 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Buccaneer 245 ★
17.8
American 24
Catalina 22
19.8
Ranger 23
17.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Buccaneer 245 ★
American 24
27.9 %
Catalina 22
24.4 %
Ranger 23
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Buccaneer 245 ★
13.6
American 24
Catalina 22
11.1
Ranger 23
15.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Buccaneer 245 ★
2.22
American 24
Catalina 22
2.34
Ranger 23
2.11
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Buccaneer 245 ★
American 24
180
Catalina 22
139
Ranger 23
Hull Speed
Buccaneer 245 ★
6.0 kts
American 24
Catalina 22
5.9 kts
Ranger 23
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Buccaneer 245 ★
3.3
American 24
Catalina 22
3.9
Ranger 23
2.9
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