Moore 24 (Morning Light 24)
Description
The Moore 24, often referred to as the "Morning Light 24" in some regional listings or variations, is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Ted Brewer and built by Moore Custom Yachts from 1971 to the late 1970s, with approximately 100–150 units produced. Featuring a fin keel, spade rudder, raked stem, and reverse transom, it’s a lightweight racer-cruiser optimized for coastal and offshore racing under IOR/MORC rules, with modest accommodations for weekend cruising. Powered by an outboard auxiliary (typically 4–9.9 hp in a well) or optional inboard diesel, with tiller steering, it’s agile, trailerable, and responsive, appealing to club racers and coastal sailors.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Brewer |
|---|---|
| Builder | Moore Custom Yachts |
| Length | 23.750 ft |
| LOA | 23.750 ft |
| LWL | 21.750 ft |
| Beam | 7.170 ft |
| Displacement | 2050 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.080 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.75 ft |
| p | 25 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.25 ft | 9.75 ft | 25 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.29 ft - (8013 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.43 ° |
| Diagonal | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 122.81 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.6 ft - (8108 mm) |
| Foot | 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Leech | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 92.1 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.98 ft - (2737 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.59 ° |
| Area | * 119.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.67 ft - (8129 mm) |
| Foot | 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | 24.25 ft - (7391 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.21 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.77 ft - (2978 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.23 ° |
| Area | * 130.33 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.6 ft - (8108 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.05 ft - (4892 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.76 ft - (7547 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.62 ft - (4456 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 194.47 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 26.6 ft - (8108 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 397 ft² |
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