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Deltania 24 S
Designer: Georg Nissen  ·  Builder: Deltania Yachts (Ger)  ·  First built: 2006
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About the Deltania 24 S

With limited documentation available, the Deltania 24 S remains something of an enigma in the sailing world, representing a smaller segment of European boatbuilding that produced modest coastal cruisers during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Based on its nomenclature, this appears to be a 24-foot sailboat designed primarily for protected water sailing and light coastal exploration. While comprehensive specifications prove elusive, the Deltania 24 S likely embodies the practical approach common among smaller European builders of its era. These boats typically prioritized seaworthiness and simplicity over luxury amenities, creating vessels well-suited for weekend cruising, sailing instruction, or as affordable entry points into the sailing lifestyle. The "S" designation suggests this may have been a specific variant within the Deltania 24 line, possibly indicating a sport or standard configuration. Given the constraints of a 24-foot platform, the design probably emphasizes efficient use of interior space while maintaining respectable sailing characteristics for coastal waters. For prospective buyers researching this boat, the scarcity of available information underscores the importance of thorough inspection and sea trial to assess the individual vessel's condition and performance capabilities.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.85 ft / 7.27 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.98 ft / 6.70 m
Beam 8.20 ft / 2.50 m
Max Draft 2.95 ft / 0.90 m
Displacement 3,262.84 lb / 1,480 kg
Ballast 925.94 lb / 420 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Georg Nissen
Builder Deltania Yachts (GER)
First Built 2006
Last Built 2015
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
28.38
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
137.17
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. 3.86 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.15 ft / 0.35 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 258.33 ft² / 24.00 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 5.09 ft / 1.55 m
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 22, Com Pac 23 Mk Iv, Seascape 24

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Dimensions
LOA
Deltania 24 S ★
23.9 ft
Catalina 22
23.8 ft
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
23.9 ft
Seascape 24
23.9 ft
LWL
Deltania 24 S ★
22.0 ft
Catalina 22
19.3 ft
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
20.2 ft
Seascape 24
Beam
Deltania 24 S ★
8.2 ft
Catalina 22
7.7 ft
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
7.8 ft
Seascape 24
8.2 ft
Displacement
Deltania 24 S ★
3 lbs
Catalina 22
2 lbs
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
3 lbs
Seascape 24
2 lbs
Ballast
Deltania 24 S ★
925 lbs
Catalina 22
550 lbs
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
1 lbs
Seascape 24
705 lbs
Sail Area
Deltania 24 S ★
Catalina 22
212 sq ft
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
Seascape 24
430 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Deltania 24 S ★
Catalina 22
276 s/nm
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
Seascape 24
93 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Deltania 24 S ★
Catalina 22
19.8
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
Seascape 24
41.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Deltania 24 S ★
28.4 %
Catalina 22
24.4 %
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
44.7 %
Seascape 24
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Deltania 24 S ★
Catalina 22
2.34
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
Seascape 24
2.56
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Deltania 24 S ★
137
Catalina 22
139
Com Pac 23 Mk Iv
163
Seascape 24
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