Dana 24 (Pacific Seacraft 24)
Description
The Dana 24, also known as the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, is a compact, high-quality blue water cruising sailboat designed by William Crealock and built by Pacific Seacraft from 1984 to the early 2000s, with production resuming briefly around 2008. Renowned for its seaworthiness, classic design, and robust construction, it’s a favorite among sailors seeking a small yet capable vessel for coastal and offshore passage making.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Crealock |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pacific Seacraft Corp. |
| Length | 27.250 ft |
| LWL | 24.167 ft |
| Displacement | 7400 lb |
| Ballast | 3100 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.803 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.25 ft |
| p | 28.25 ft |
| e | 10.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 ft | 12.25 ft | 28.25 ft | 10.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Foot | 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.33 ft - (8940 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 85.99 ° |
| Diagonal | 29.54 ft - (9004 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 157.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Foot | 16.167 ft - (4928 mm) |
| Leech | 30.167 ft - (9195 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.24 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.73 ft - (4490 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.56 ° |
| Area | * 242.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.33 ft - (10464 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.08 ft - (6120 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.04 ft - (9766 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 315.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Foot | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.2 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.4 ft - (5608 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.38 ° |
| Area | * 312.72 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 551 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 34.33 ft - (10464 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 643 ft² |
| Sail Type | STAYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Foot | 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.93 ft - (2417 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5 ° |
| Area | * 89.2 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Leech | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.49 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.41 ft - (2259 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 16.95 ° |
| Area | * 66.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 9.4 ft - (2865 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -1.89 ° |
| Area | * 51 ft² |
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