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Luders 24

Designer: A. E. Luders Sr./A. E. Luders Jr.  ·  Builder: Luders Marine Construction Co.  ·  First built: 1935
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About the Luders 24

Built by the respected Luders Marine Construction Company, this 24-foot sailboat represents the craftsmanship and attention to detail that made the Luders name synonymous with quality in American boatbuilding. The Connecticut-based yard, founded by A.E. Luders Jr., earned its reputation building everything from small daysailers to ocean-racing yachts throughout the mid-20th century. While detailed specifications remain elusive, the Luders 24 likely embodies the yard's characteristic emphasis on seaworthiness and traditional construction methods. Luders boats were typically built with robust scantlings and thoughtful design details that prioritized safety and longevity over flashy performance numbers. This suggests the 24 would be well-suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, with the structural integrity to handle challenging conditions when properly sailed. The Luders pedigree indicates a boat designed with classic proportions and time-tested sailing characteristics. Prospective buyers should expect a vessel that prioritizes sea-keeping ability and build quality over maximum interior volume or cutting-edge performance. For sailors seeking a traditionally-built boat with proven genetics from a respected American builder, the Luders 24 merits serious consideration despite the limited available documentation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.00 ft / 11.58 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 6,300.00 lb / 2,858 kg
Ballast 2,100.00 lb / 953 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 416.00 ft² / 38.65 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Wood (hot molded plywood)
Designer A. E. Luders Sr./A. E. Luders Jr.
Builder Luders Marine Construction Co.
First Built 1935
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
138
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
19.57
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
30.04
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
1.36
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. 6.56
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
2.95
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. 535.97
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 29.1
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 36.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.2
SA Fore 138.23
SA Main 277.4
How It Compares

vs. A Scow, Atlantic 38 Raynor, Ingrid 38, Kettenburg 38, Soverel 38

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Dimensions
LOA
Luders 24 ★
38.0 ft
A Scow
38.0 ft
Atlantic 38 Raynor
38.0 ft
Ingrid 38
38.0 ft
Kettenburg 38
38.0 ft
Soverel 38
38.0 ft
LWL
Luders 24 ★
24.0 ft
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
30.0 ft
Ingrid 38
32.0 ft
Kettenburg 38
25.8 ft
Soverel 38
30.4 ft
Beam
Luders 24 ★
6.3 ft
A Scow
8.0 ft
Atlantic 38 Raynor
11.5 ft
Ingrid 38
11.3 ft
Kettenburg 38
8.0 ft
Soverel 38
11.0 ft
Displacement
Luders 24 ★
6 lbs
A Scow
1 lbs
Atlantic 38 Raynor
21 lbs
Ingrid 38
26 lbs
Kettenburg 38
12 lbs
Soverel 38
18 lbs
Ballast
Luders 24 ★
2 lbs
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
7 lbs
Ingrid 38
8 lbs
Kettenburg 38
Soverel 38
Sail Area
Luders 24 ★
416 sq ft
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
583 sq ft
Ingrid 38
815 sq ft
Kettenburg 38
561 sq ft
Soverel 38
636 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Luders 24 ★
138 s/nm
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
Ingrid 38
213 s/nm
Kettenburg 38
Soverel 38
156 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Luders 24 ★
19.6
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
12.3
Ingrid 38
14.9
Kettenburg 38
17.2
Soverel 38
14.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Luders 24 ★
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
37.1 %
Ingrid 38
30.8 %
Kettenburg 38
Soverel 38
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Luders 24 ★
30.0
A Scow
5.2
Atlantic 38 Raynor
38.7
Ingrid 38
46.9
Kettenburg 38
39.4
Soverel 38
34.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Luders 24 ★
1.36
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
1.67
Ingrid 38
1.53
Kettenburg 38
1.40
Soverel 38
1.68
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Luders 24 ★
A Scow
24
Atlantic 38 Raynor
347
Ingrid 38
354
Kettenburg 38
310
Soverel 38
Hull Speed
Luders 24 ★
6.6 kts
A Scow
7.6 kts
Atlantic 38 Raynor
7.3 kts
Ingrid 38
7.6 kts
Kettenburg 38
6.8 kts
Soverel 38
7.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Luders 24 ★
3.0
A Scow
Atlantic 38 Raynor
Ingrid 38
Kettenburg 38
1.7
Soverel 38
1.7
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