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Windrose 24
Designer: Shad Truner  ·  Builder: Laguna Yachts  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Windrose 24

Designed as a compact and capable daysailer and coastal cruiser, the Windrose 24 offers an accessible entry point into sailing without sacrificing the experience of a well-rounded boat on the water. Her modest size makes her well suited to sheltered bays, inland waters, and fair-weather coastal passages, appealing to sailors who value simplicity and ease of handling over offshore ambition. With limited specifications publicly documented, the Windrose 24 remains something of a quiet corner of the sailing world — a boat that has earned quiet appreciation among owners rather than widespread recognition in broader sailing circles. Boats of this size and era were typically designed with practical daysailing in mind, offering comfortable cockpits, manageable rigs, and enough cabin space for overnight stays or weekend adventures. For a buyer researching this model, connecting with current or previous owners through sailing forums is likely the best path to uncovering her true character and any known quirks. What she may lack in notoriety, the Windrose 24 may well make up for in affordability and charm as a starter or secondary boat.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.42 ft / 6.53 m
Beam 7.82 ft / 2.38 m
Max Draft 5.08 ft / 1.55 m
Min Draft 1.50 ft / 0.46 m
Displacement 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg
Ballast 700.00 lb / 318 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 222.00 ft² / 20.62 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Shad Truner
Builder Laguna Yachts
First Built 1974
Last Built 1983
Related Sailboats ["San Juan 24" · "Neptune 24 Cb" · "Cal 2 24" · "Wavelength 24" · "Windward 24"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 254
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
 19.86
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
 10.79
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
 2.34
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. 6.2
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
 4.54
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. 598.51
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 22.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.75
P (Mainsail Luff) 25.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.25
SA Fore 96.25
SA Main 128.13
How It Compares

vs. Cal 2 24, Neptune 24 Cb, Wavelength 24

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Dimensions
LOA
Windrose 24 ★
24.0 ft
Cal 2 24
24.0 ft
Neptune 24 Cb
24.0 ft
Wavelength 24
24.0 ft
LWL
Windrose 24 ★
21.4 ft
Cal 2 24
19.2 ft
Neptune 24 Cb
21.0 ft
Wavelength 24
20.3 ft
Beam
Windrose 24 ★
7.8 ft
Cal 2 24
7.8 ft
Neptune 24 Cb
8.0 ft
Wavelength 24
9.0 ft
Displacement
Windrose 24 ★
2 lbs
Cal 2 24
3 lbs
Neptune 24 Cb
3 lbs
Wavelength 24
2 lbs
Ballast
Windrose 24 ★
700 lbs
Cal 2 24
1 lbs
Neptune 24 Cb
1 lbs
Wavelength 24
1 lbs
Sail Area
Windrose 24 ★
222 sq ft
Cal 2 24
271 sq ft
Neptune 24 Cb
250 sq ft
Wavelength 24
288 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Windrose 24 ★
254 s/nm
Cal 2 24
—
Neptune 24 Cb
—
Wavelength 24
162 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Windrose 24 ★
19.9
Cal 2 24
18.2
Neptune 24 Cb
18.5
Wavelength 24
25.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Windrose 24 ★
—
Cal 2 24
37.8 %
Neptune 24 Cb
37.5 %
Wavelength 24
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Windrose 24 ★
10.8
Cal 2 24
18.1
Neptune 24 Cb
14.2
Wavelength 24
9.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Windrose 24 ★
2.34
Cal 2 24
2.01
Neptune 24 Cb
2.17
Wavelength 24
2.66
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Windrose 24 ★
—
Cal 2 24
234
Neptune 24 Cb
154
Wavelength 24
—
Hull Speed
Windrose 24 ★
6.2 kts
Cal 2 24
5.9 kts
Neptune 24 Cb
6.1 kts
Wavelength 24
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Windrose 24 ★
4.5
Cal 2 24
2.4
Neptune 24 Cb
3.3
Wavelength 24
4.8
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