Designed by William Shaw and built by Pearson Yachts for just three years in the mid-1960s, this 24-footer represents a brief but notable chapter in American sailboat production. With only 67 hulls completed between 1966 and 1968, the Lark 24 has become something of a rare find on today's market. The boat's proportions reveal a design optimized for spirited sailing performance. Her masthead sloop rig carries 283 square feet of sail area on a relatively light 4,300-pound displacement, creating a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.17 that promises lively acceleration and responsive handling in moderate conditions. The fin keel configuration with 1,800 pounds of ballast provides good upwind ability while keeping draft to a manageable 4 feet. At 24 feet overall with an 18.5-foot waterline, the Lark strikes a balance between day sailing excitement and short-term coastal cruising capability. Her comfort ratio of 20.66 suggests a boat that prioritizes performance over pure comfort, making her well-suited for weekend adventures and club racing rather than extended cruising. The favorable capsize screening value of 1.97 indicates reasonable stability for coastal waters, while her theoretical hull speed of 5.76 knots reflects typical displacement boat characteristics despite her sporty nature.
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What is the Lark 24 Pearson's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Lark 24 Pearson has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.17. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Lark 24 Pearson's comfort ratio?
The Lark 24 Pearson has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 20.66. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Lark 24 Pearson safe for offshore sailing?
The Lark 24 Pearson has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.97. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Lark 24 Pearson?
The theoretical hull speed of the Lark 24 Pearson is 5.76 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Lark 24 Pearson weigh?
The Lark 24 Pearson has a displacement of 4,300.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 24.00 ft.
Who designed the Lark 24 Pearson?
The Lark 24 Pearson was designed by William Shaw, first built in 1966.