Solus 24
Description
The Solus 24 is a compact Danish fractional-sloop sailboat designed by naval architect Bjarne Marcussen in 1971, produced by Solus Boats in Denmark until 1985, with approximately 300 hulls built. This 24-foot racer-cruiser emphasizes lightweight performance and stability, featuring a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for responsive handling in coastal and light offshore conditions. Ideal for club racing or family daysailing, it offers a surprisingly spacious interior for its size (sleeping 4) and a balanced sail plan that shines in moderate winds, though its low righting capability limits it to protected waters rather than heavy bluewater use.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bjarne Marcussen |
|---|---|
| Builder | Solus Boats |
| Length | 24.080 ft |
| LOA | 24.080 ft |
| LWL | 21.750 ft |
| Beam | 7.970 ft |
| Displacement | 3638 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.940 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.87 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.19 ft |
| p | 26.57 ft |
| e | 8.53 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.87 ft | 9.19 ft | 26.57 ft | 8.53 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.57 ft - (8099 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.53 ft - (2600 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.44 ft - (8364 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.62 ft - (8419 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 117.11 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.1 ft - (3688 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.84 ft - (6657 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.57 ft - (3222 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 132.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.69 ft - (9050 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.77 ft - (4502 mm) |
| Leech | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.78 ft - (4200 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 204.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 384 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 29.69 ft - (9050 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 16.54 ft - (5041 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.54 ft - (5041 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 417 ft² |
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