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Spindrift 24
Designer: Charles E. Morgan  ·  Builder: Rebel Industries (Usa)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Spindrift 24

Designed by Charles E. Morgan and built by Rebel Industries from 1984 to 1987, this compact cruiser represents thoughtful engineering in the 24-foot class. The Spindrift 24's moderate proportions and substantial displacement of 3,000 pounds create a stable platform well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend adventures. With nearly half her weight in ballast (1,450 pounds) and a deep 5.58-foot draft, this fiberglass sloop offers impressive stability for her size. The masthead rig configuration with 248 square feet of sail area provides adequate power while remaining manageable for small crews. Her 20.25-foot waterline length contributes to a respectable hull speed of 6.03 knots, making passages reasonably efficient. The boat's comfort ratio of 13.59 suggests a motion that favors stability over quick response, ideal for those prioritizing comfort during longer sails. Her capsize screening formula of 2.22 indicates good stability characteristics appropriate for protected waters and moderate offshore conditions. This design appeals to sailors seeking a pocket cruiser that doesn't compromise on seaworthiness. The Spindrift 24's combination of adequate accommodations, solid construction, and predictable sailing characteristics makes her particularly attractive to couples or small families wanting to explore coastal waters with confidence.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.25 ft / 6.17 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Min Draft 2.42 ft / 0.74 m
Displacement 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Ballast 1,450.00 lb / 658 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 248.00 ft² / 23.04 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Charles E. Morgan
Builder Rebel Industries (USA)
First Built 1984
Last Built 1987
Related Sailboats J24 · Wavelength 24 · Neptune 24 Cb · Captiva 240 · San Juan 24
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Performance Ratios
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
19.13
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
48.33
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
161.29
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
13.59
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
2.22
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. 6.03 kn
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
3.27
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. 578.84 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.45
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
SA Fore 117.00 ft² / 10.87 m²
SA Main 109.25 ft² / 10.15 m²
SA Total (100%) 226.25 ft² / 21.02 m²
Est. Forestay Length 27.51 ft / 8.39 m
How It Compares

vs. Captiva 240, J24, Neptune 24 Cb, San Juan 24, Wavelength 24

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Dimensions
LOA
Spindrift 24 ★
24.0 ft
Captiva 240
24.0 ft
J24
24.0 ft
Neptune 24 Cb
24.0 ft
San Juan 24
24.0 ft
Wavelength 24
24.0 ft
LWL
Spindrift 24 ★
20.3 ft
Captiva 240
20.5 ft
J24
20.0 ft
Neptune 24 Cb
21.0 ft
San Juan 24
19.5 ft
Wavelength 24
20.3 ft
Beam
Spindrift 24 ★
8.0 ft
Captiva 240
8.2 ft
J24
8.9 ft
Neptune 24 Cb
8.0 ft
San Juan 24
8.0 ft
Wavelength 24
9.0 ft
Displacement
Spindrift 24 ★
3 lbs
Captiva 240
2 lbs
J24
3 lbs
Neptune 24 Cb
3 lbs
San Juan 24
3 lbs
Wavelength 24
2 lbs
Ballast
Spindrift 24 ★
1 lbs
Captiva 240
1 lbs
J24
950 lbs
Neptune 24 Cb
1 lbs
San Juan 24
1 lbs
Wavelength 24
1 lbs
Sail Area
Spindrift 24 ★
248 sq ft
Captiva 240
280 sq ft
J24
262 sq ft
Neptune 24 Cb
250 sq ft
San Juan 24
246 sq ft
Wavelength 24
288 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Spindrift 24 ★
Captiva 240
222 s/nm
J24
Neptune 24 Cb
San Juan 24
222 s/nm
Wavelength 24
162 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Spindrift 24 ★
19.1
Captiva 240
25.1
J24
19.8
Neptune 24 Cb
18.5
San Juan 24
18.2
Wavelength 24
25.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Spindrift 24 ★
48.3 %
Captiva 240
J24
Neptune 24 Cb
37.5 %
San Juan 24
51.6 %
Wavelength 24
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Spindrift 24 ★
13.6
Captiva 240
10.5
J24
12.3
Neptune 24 Cb
14.2
San Juan 24
14.9
Wavelength 24
9.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Spindrift 24 ★
2.22
Captiva 240
2.44
J24
2.44
Neptune 24 Cb
2.17
San Juan 24
2.17
Wavelength 24
2.66
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Spindrift 24 ★
161
Captiva 240
J24
Neptune 24 Cb
154
San Juan 24
192
Wavelength 24
Hull Speed
Spindrift 24 ★
6.0 kts
Captiva 240
6.1 kts
J24
6.0 kts
Neptune 24 Cb
6.1 kts
San Juan 24
5.9 kts
Wavelength 24
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Spindrift 24 ★
3.3
Captiva 240
4.9
J24
3.4
Neptune 24 Cb
3.3
San Juan 24
2.9
Wavelength 24
4.8
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