Leisure 24

Designed by Simon Cory and first launched in 1979, this compact cruiser represents thoughtful British boatbuilding from the era when twin-keel designs were gaining popularity among sailors seeking versatility in tidal waters. The Leisure 24's distinctive twin-keel configuration with 3.28-foot draft makes her particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and gunkholing in shallow waters where traditional deep-keel boats cannot venture. At 24.47 feet overall with a fractional sloop rig carrying 280 square feet of sail area, she offers a manageable platform for weekend cruising and day sailing. The relatively generous 9.25-foot beam provides good interior volume and initial stability for her size, while the 4,850-pound displacement suggests solid construction typical of British builders of the period. Her comfort ratio of 17.02 indicates a motion that favors stability over speed, making her suitable for family cruising rather than racing applications. The capsize screening formula of 2.19 falls within acceptable parameters for coastal sailing, though this boat is best kept in protected waters and moderate conditions. With hull speed calculated at 6.29 knots and powered by an 8-horsepower auxiliary engine, the Leisure 24 prioritizes seaworthiness and shoal-water capability over outright performance.

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