Designed by George Olson and Ron Moore in 1974, this compact 24-footer has earned a devoted following among performance-oriented sailors seeking an affordable entry into competitive racing. With 158 hulls built by Moore Brothers, the Moore 24 represents a successful balance of speed, simplicity, and one-design racing potential. The boat's lightweight displacement of 2,050 pounds combined with a substantial sail area of 247 square feet creates an impressively high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 24.55, indicating genuine racing performance. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling and efficient upwind performance, while the fractional sloop rig offers versatility in varying wind conditions. At 23.75 feet overall with a 21.75-foot waterline, this fiberglass design maximizes sailing length while remaining trailerable. The extremely low comfort ratio of 10.27 clearly indicates the Moore 24's racing pedigree rather than cruising accommodations, making it ideal for day sailing, club racing, and competitive one-design fleets. Popular on the West Coast, the Moore 24 has developed a reputation as an excellent trainer for sailors moving up from dinghies to keelboats, offering genuine performance sailing without the complexity or cost of larger racing machines.
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What is the Moore 24's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Moore 24 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 24.55. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Moore 24's comfort ratio?
The Moore 24 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 10.27. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Moore 24 safe for offshore sailing?
The Moore 24 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.26. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Moore 24?
The theoretical hull speed of the Moore 24 is 6.25 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Moore 24 weigh?
The Moore 24 has a displacement of 2,050.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 23.75 ft.
Who designed the Moore 24?
The Moore 24 was designed by George Olson, Ron Moore, first built in 1974.