The Granada 24 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 21.3′, the Granada 24 tops out around 6.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √21.3′ LWL = 6.2 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
15.8
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Ballast / Displacement
47.2%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
184
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
16.8
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
2.09
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
628lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
16.8
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.09
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Granada 24 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Heavy Cruiser 210–300
Santana 23 D
174s/nm
Precision 23
243s/nm
Pearson 24
252s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.4 |
3.0 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
| Close Reach60° |
2.9 |
3.6 |
4.1 |
4.2 |
| Beam Reach90° |
3.5 |
4.4 |
5.0 |
5.4 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.3 |
4.1 |
4.6 |
5.0 |
| Run150–180° |
2.6 |
3.3 |
3.7 |
3.8 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (6.2 kts),
SA/D (15.8), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Granada 24 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–22 kts
22–32 kts
32+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–22 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
22–32 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
32+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Granada 24.
|
Granada 24 |
Hunter 235 |
Pearson 24 |
Precision 23 |
Santana 23 D |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
23.4 |
23.5 |
23.5 |
23.4 |
23.3 |
| LWL |
21.3 |
20.5 |
18.5 |
20.0 |
20.6 |
| Beam |
8.3 |
8.3 |
8.0 |
8.5 |
8.8 |
| Displacement |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
| Ballast |
1 |
1 |
1 |
850 |
1 |
| Sail Area |
246 |
250 |
— |
248 |
284 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
— |
252 |
243 |
174 |
| SA/Disp |
15.8 |
16.4 |
— |
21.9 |
24.1 |
| Bal/Disp |
47.2 |
39.5 |
41.9 |
— |
43.5 |
| Comfort |
16.8 |
12.5 |
— |
10.4 |
10.3 |
| Capsize |
2.09 |
2.31 |
— |
2.53 |
2.57 |
| Hull Speed |
6.2 |
6.2 |
— |
6.0 |
6.1 |