Seaforth 24
Description
The Seaforth 24 is a charming, classic American trailerable pocket cruiser designed by Stephen Seaton (a naval architect later known for larger power yachts) as a sturdy coastal cruiser. First built in 1977 by Capson Marine and later by Precision Boat Works in Florida, it's now out of production but has a dedicated following among owners who appreciate its traditional lines, seaworthiness for its size, and no-nonsense build. This is a fiberglass monohull with wood trim, featuring a masthead sloop rig (with a small bowsprit and boomkin for the backstay), a spooned raked stem, angled transom, and a long fixed keel with a transom-hung rudder steered by tiller. It's built for easy trailering (though at 4,200 lbs displacement it's on the heavier side for a 24-footer, so plan for a capable tow vehicle).
Construction Details
| Designer | Stephen Seaton |
|---|---|
| Builder | Capson Marine |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.000 ft |
| LWL | 17.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.330 ft |
| Displacement | 4200 lb |
| Ballast | 1600 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.50 ft |
| p | 21.82 ft |
| e | 10.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.50 ft | 7.50 ft | 21.82 ft | 10.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Seaforth 24 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 21.82 ft - (6651 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.73 ft - (7233 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.95 ft - (7300 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 119.96 ft² |
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Seaforth 24 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.86 ft - (3005 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.92 ft - (5462 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.93 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.62 ft - (2627 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.04 ° |
| Area | * 88.34 ft² |
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Seaforth 24 - GENOA
| Luff | * 24.34 ft - (7419 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.05 ft - (3673 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.97 ft - (7001 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 136.93 ft² |
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Seaforth 24 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 253 ft² |
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