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Wylie Wabbit 24
Designer: Thomas Wylie  ·  Builder: North Coast Yachts  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Wylie Wabbit 24

Designed by Thomas Wylie in 1982, this compact performance sailboat emerged during the height of the ultralight displacement movement that revolutionized small boat sailing. Built by North Coast Yachts with only 63 hulls produced, the Wabbit 24 represents a pure expression of Wylie's philosophy of creating fast, lightweight boats that punch well above their weight class. The foam-cored fiberglass construction keeps displacement to just 875 pounds while maintaining structural integrity, resulting in an impressive sail area to displacement ratio of 32.59. This translates to exceptional light-air performance and exciting sailing in moderate conditions. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling and good pointing ability, making the boat competitive in club racing while remaining manageable for recreational sailors. With a low comfort ratio of 6.48 and capsize screening value of 2.34, this design clearly prioritizes performance over accommodations and offshore capability. The Wabbit 24 excels as a daysailer, weekend coastal cruiser, and club racer for those who appreciate nimble handling and speed. Its compact 5.58-foot beam and moderate draft make it trailerable and suitable for shallow waters, while the fractional sloop rig offers good sail control and balance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.75 ft / 7.24 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 875.00 lb / 397 kg
Ballast 440.00 lb / 200 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 186.00 ft² / 17.28 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG w/foam cored hull & deck
Designer Thomas Wylie
Builder North Coast Yachts
First Built 1982
Number Built 63
Associations Wylie Wabbit Web Site
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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
 147
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
 32.59
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
 50.29
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
 48.83
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
 6.48
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. 5.99 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
 8.14
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. 398.76 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. 32.52
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 20.50 ft / 6.25 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 23.80 ft / 7.25 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
SA Fore 66.63 ft² / 6.19 m²
SA Main 119.00 ft² / 11.06 m²
SA Total (100%) 185.63 ft² / 17.25 m²
Est. Forestay Length 21.51 ft / 6.56 m
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