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Westwind 24 Paceship
Designer: Ted Hood  ·  Builder: Paceship Yachts  ·  First built: 1966
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About the Westwind 24 Paceship

A compact and capable daysailer and coastal cruiser, the Westwind 24 by Paceship offers an approachable entry point for sailors seeking a well-built fiberglass sailboat from a reputable Canadian manufacturer. Paceship, produced by Grampian Marine in Ontario, earned a solid reputation throughout the 1960s and 1970s for building affordable, quality production sailboats that appealed to a broad range of recreational sailors across North America. Suited primarily to sheltered coastal waters, lakes, and protected bays, this boat rewards weekend sailors and those new to keelboat sailing looking for a manageable, trailerable or marina-kept vessel. Its size makes it easy to handle short-handed, while still offering enough space for comfortable day sails or simple overnight adventures. As with many boats in this class and era, the Westwind 24 benefits from a community of long-time owners who have kept these hulls sailing decades after production ended. Prospective buyers should focus on hull condition and rigging age when evaluating examples, as well-maintained boats from this period can still deliver rewarding sailing experiences at an accessible price point.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.92 ft / 7.29 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.08 ft / 5.51 m
Beam 7.96 ft / 2.43 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 4,630.00 lb / 2,100 kg
Ballast 2,370.00 lb / 1,075 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ted Hood
Builder Paceship Yachts
First Built 1966
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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
51.19
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
349.73
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. 3.08 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 2.10 ft / 0.64 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 304.00 ft² / 28.24 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 349.73
How It Compares

vs. Cal 2 24, Columbia 24 Contender, Islander 24, Ranger 24, Shark 24

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
23.9 ft
Cal 2 24
24.0 ft
Columbia 24 Contender
24.0 ft
Islander 24
24.0 ft
Ranger 24
23.9 ft
Shark 24
24.0 ft
LWL
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
18.1 ft
Cal 2 24
19.2 ft
Columbia 24 Contender
18.3 ft
Islander 24
20.0 ft
Ranger 24
20.0 ft
Shark 24
20.0 ft
Beam
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
8.0 ft
Cal 2 24
7.8 ft
Columbia 24 Contender
7.8 ft
Islander 24
7.8 ft
Ranger 24
8.3 ft
Shark 24
6.8 ft
Displacement
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
4 lbs
Cal 2 24
3 lbs
Columbia 24 Contender
3 lbs
Islander 24
3 lbs
Ranger 24
3 lbs
Shark 24
2 lbs
Ballast
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
2 lbs
Cal 2 24
1 lbs
Columbia 24 Contender
1 lbs
Islander 24
1 lbs
Ranger 24
1 lbs
Shark 24
675 lbs
Sail Area
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
Cal 2 24
271 sq ft
Columbia 24 Contender
288 sq ft
Islander 24
294 sq ft
Ranger 24
Shark 24
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
Cal 2 24
Columbia 24 Contender
258 s/nm
Islander 24
237 s/nm
Ranger 24
228 s/nm
Shark 24
236 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
Cal 2 24
18.2
Columbia 24 Contender
19.7
Islander 24
21.3
Ranger 24
Shark 24
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
51.2 %
Cal 2 24
37.8 %
Columbia 24 Contender
44.4 %
Islander 24
51.5 %
Ranger 24
44.4 %
Shark 24
30.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
Cal 2 24
18.1
Columbia 24 Contender
18.0
Islander 24
15.5
Ranger 24
Shark 24
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
Cal 2 24
2.01
Columbia 24 Contender
2.05
Islander 24
2.11
Ranger 24
Shark 24
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
349
Cal 2 24
234
Columbia 24 Contender
264
Islander 24
184
Ranger 24
175
Shark 24
122
Hull Speed
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
Cal 2 24
5.9 kts
Columbia 24 Contender
5.7 kts
Islander 24
6.0 kts
Ranger 24
Shark 24
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Westwind 24 Paceship ★
Cal 2 24
2.4
Columbia 24 Contender
2.3
Islander 24
3.2
Ranger 24
Shark 24
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