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Nutmeg 24
Designer: William Shaw  ·  Builder: Tanzercraft (Can)  ·  First built: 1964
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About the Nutmeg 24

Compact and approachable, the Nutmeg 24 is a small sailboat that appeals to sailors seeking an entry point into coastal cruising or daysailing without the complexity and cost of a larger vessel. Designed with simplicity in mind, boats of this size and class typically reward new sailors with manageable handling characteristics while still offering enough performance to keep experienced sailors engaged on day trips and weekend adventures. With limited documentation widely available, the Nutmeg 24 remains something of a quiet find in the used boat market — the kind of vessel that tends to attract devoted owners who appreciate its unpretentious nature. Sailors researching this model would do well to seek out existing owners and class communities, as firsthand accounts often reveal the most useful insights about build quality, common maintenance considerations, and how the boat behaves in various wind and sea conditions. For budget-conscious buyers looking for a capable daysailer or introductory coastal cruiser, the Nutmeg 24 deserves a closer look. A thorough survey and sea trial remain essential steps before committing to any purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.50 ft / 7.47 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Beam 7.58 ft / 2.31 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 3,800.00 lb / 1,724 kg
Ballast 1,475.00 lb / 669 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Shaw
Builder Tanzercraft (CAN)
First Built 1964
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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
38.82
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
267.93
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. 3.0 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 2.75 ft / 0.84 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.83 ft / 2.69 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 268.00 ft² / 24.90 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 267.93
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