Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 21.3′, the Macgregor 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.
Ballast / Displacement
27.4%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier than the numbers suggest.
Displacement / Length
97
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
6.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Macgregor 24 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Capri 25 Catalina
Santana 525
Venture 24
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Macgregor 24.
| Macgregor 24 | Capri 25 Catalina | Santana 525 | Tanzer 75 | Venture 2 24 | Venture 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 24.6 | 24.6 | 24.6 | 24.6 | 24.6 | 24.6 |
| LWL | 21.3 | 19.2 | 18.5 | 21.8 | 21.3 | 21.3 |
| Beam | 7.9 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Displacement | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Ballast | 575 | 900 | 950 | 1 | 575 | 575 |
| Sail Area | — | 276 | 261 | 236 | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 174 | 189 | — | — | 234 |
| SA/Disp | — | 21.5 | 23.4 | 15.6 | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | 27.4 | 30.5 | 39.6 | 42.1 | 27.4 | 27.4 |
| Comfort | — | 11.5 | 9.3 | 16.2 | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.56 | 2.79 | 2.05 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | — | — |