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Tamarisk 24
Designer: David Cannell  ·  Builder: North Sea Craft (Uk)/Cutriss Boats (Uk)  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Tamarisk 24

A compact and characterful British cruiser, the Tamarisk 24 has earned a quiet but loyal following among sailors who appreciate a well-built, practical pocket cruiser. Designed with coastal and estuary sailing in mind, this boat suits those looking to explore sheltered waters and undertake modest coastal passages without the complexity or expense of a larger vessel. The Tamarisk 24 reflects a traditional approach to small boat design, prioritising seaworthiness and comfortable accommodation over outright speed. Its manageable size makes it an appealing choice for short-handed sailing, and the boat is well regarded for its ease of handling, making it accessible to newer sailors while still offering enough character to satisfy more experienced hands. As a used boat prospect, the Tamarisk 24 often represents good value, with a dedicated community of owners helping to maintain knowledge around upkeep and parts. Those researching this model would do well to focus surveys on hull integrity and standing rigging, as with any older British production cruiser. Overall, it remains a sensible and endearing choice for relaxed coastal sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.16 ft / 6.45 m
Beam 7.83 ft / 2.39 m
Max Draft 2.92 ft / 0.89 m
Displacement 6,270.00 lb / 2,844 kg
Ballast 2,500.00 lb / 1,134 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Gaffhead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer David Cannell
Builder North Sea Craft (UK)/Cutriss Boats (UK)
First Built 1972
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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
39.87
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
295.44
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. 3.55 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.09
P (Mainsail Luff) 362.00 ft² / 33.63 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 295.44
How It Compares

vs. San Juan 24, Trident 24, Windrose 24

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Dimensions
LOA
Tamarisk 24 ★
24.0 ft
San Juan 24
24.0 ft
Trident 24
24.0 ft
Windrose 24
24.0 ft
LWL
Tamarisk 24 ★
21.2 ft
San Juan 24
19.5 ft
Trident 24
19.0 ft
Windrose 24
21.4 ft
Beam
Tamarisk 24 ★
7.8 ft
San Juan 24
8.0 ft
Trident 24
7.4 ft
Windrose 24
7.8 ft
Displacement
Tamarisk 24 ★
6 lbs
San Juan 24
3 lbs
Trident 24
4 lbs
Windrose 24
2 lbs
Ballast
Tamarisk 24 ★
2 lbs
San Juan 24
1 lbs
Trident 24
1 lbs
Windrose 24
700 lbs
Sail Area
Tamarisk 24 ★
San Juan 24
246 sq ft
Trident 24
290 sq ft
Windrose 24
222 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Tamarisk 24 ★
San Juan 24
222 s/nm
Trident 24
Windrose 24
254 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Tamarisk 24 ★
San Juan 24
18.2
Trident 24
18.3
Windrose 24
19.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Tamarisk 24 ★
39.9 %
San Juan 24
51.6 %
Trident 24
Windrose 24
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Tamarisk 24 ★
San Juan 24
14.9
Trident 24
21.1
Windrose 24
10.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Tamarisk 24 ★
San Juan 24
2.17
Trident 24
1.87
Windrose 24
2.34
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Tamarisk 24 ★
295
San Juan 24
192
Trident 24
Windrose 24
Hull Speed
Tamarisk 24 ★
San Juan 24
5.9 kts
Trident 24
5.8 kts
Windrose 24
6.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Tamarisk 24 ★
San Juan 24
2.9
Trident 24
2.0
Windrose 24
4.5
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