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Achilles 24

The achilles 24 is a 23.75ft masthead sloop designed by oliver lee /chris butler and built in fiberglass by butler mouldings ltd. (uk) between 1968 and 1985., 600 units have been built..

The Achilles 24 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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Achilles 24

Achilles 24 is a 23 ′ 9 ″ / 7.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Oliver Lee and built by Butler Mouldings Ltd. between 1968 and 1985.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Based on the AJAX (open cockpit day boat) and modified by the builder, Chris Butler. Fin keel version - draft: 3.75’. Triple keel - draft: 3.51’.

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Achilles 24

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A seminal range of small but tough offshore cruisers

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Chris Butler designed and built a seminal range of small but tough offshore cruisers that found themselves in all corners of the world. They sold in large numbers for the times (late 60s to late 70s). Performance across the range tended to be moderate to good and the interiors on the small side due to narrow beam, but their strong suit was sea-keeping and the ability to keep going in difficult conditions. Butler competed in AZAB and OSTAR races in the Achilles 24, which featured a bulbed fin keel. This gave the boat quite respectable speed and windward performance but a triple-keeled, shoal draught version was much more pedestrian. She has four berths, a small galley and a rudimentary toilet. Headroom was just 4ft 8in (1.37m). Most of the 350-plus built were originally sold without engines and many will still use outboards, but an inboard petrol engine was an option, usually quickly replaced with a small diesel. Factory-built boats were sound, strong but simple. The quality of the many home-built models will be variable.

ACHILLES 24 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of ACHILLES 24. Built by Butler Mouldings Ltd. (UK) and designed by Oliver Lee, the boat was first built in 1968. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 7.24. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.81. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

ACHILLES 24 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about ACHILLES 24 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the achilles 24.

ACHILLES 24 was designed by Oliver Lee.

Who builds ACHILLES 24?

ACHILLES 24 is built by Butler Mouldings Ltd. (UK).

When was ACHILLES 24 first built?

ACHILLES 24 was first built in 1968.

How long is ACHILLES 24?

ACHILLES 24 is 5.94 m in length.

What is mast height on ACHILLES 24?

ACHILLES 24 has a mast height of 6.78 m.

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Sail number register.

Introduction., history (by butler mouldings)..

• Principle Dimensions.
• Rig and Sail Dimensions.
• Standard Specification.
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A24 Sail Numbers by date.

Notes on the sail number register:

• Where the sail number is not known then the boat is listed randomly at the end.
• Boat names in brackets are previous names.
• Keel & Rig - If there is no note then it is assumed to be fin keel and masthead rig.
• Location: If from Butler’s list then location is location of owner or first owner if more than one. The full addresses are not listed for privacy reasons.
• Underlined links are to the an owners page in the Flickr Achilles Group, email or web site / blog, this may not be the current owner. Those from the old site found to be invalid are omitted.

Around 600 were built from 1968 until production finished in 1985 with some completed from kits by their owners. With her moderate beam and fine lines the Achilles 24 has an easily driven well balanced hull.

In an April 2006 review  of the best second-hand yachts between 22 and 24 feet, Practical Boat Owner magazine noted of the Achilles 24 that 'If looking for performance you won't do much better than this slippery little number from the board of Oliver Lee'.

Sailing Today magazine published a comprehensive and well illustrated review of sail number 463 in their September 1999 issue, and much earlier in April 1971 Yachts and Yachting magazine reviewed sail number 50 which was the Achilles 24 demonstrator boat at that time. The reviews said things like 'This is a boat from which I could get lots of enjoyment', and 'The Achilles is a joy to sail'.

In 1967 Oliver Lee produced a design for a 19ft open keelboat. A wooden hull was built and sailed and on being found to be a excellent boat she was used as a plug for a G.R.P. mould, and so started production of the Squib. The Squib is still in production today with over 800 having been built, surely testement to any designer and design. The Squib was first built by the Essex Boat Company, and a request was made that Oliver Lee should design a full deck with coachroof for her. This he did and the version was called the Hunter 19 with the Essex Boat Company becoming the now well known Hunter Boats. The Squib had been derived from a larger design by Oliver Lee from 1966, a 7/8ths rig 23 ft keelboat called the Ajax. Some 60 Ajax's were built by around 1968 and she proved a successful boat, her sailing qualities such that she was put forward as a contender for selection as a class for the 1972(?) Olympics, losing out to the Soling. However the Ajax was also an open boat and it was considered that she would have more appeal as a cruiser/racer and a deck moulding was designed and produced as for the Squib. The decked version of the Ajax was called the Achilles.

The first Achilles design was improved by Chris Butler of Butler Mouldings. He added four inches to her freeboard which increased the headroom below and gave the Achilles the distinctive knuckle below her sheer line. This also increased her overall length and she became known as the Achilles 24. The rig was changed from 7/8ths to masthead and the draught slightly increased with the shape of the ballast keel altered to lower the centre of gravity and give the keel a very efficient bulb shape.

Two keel options were available, a single fin or a slightly shallower draft triple fin that allowed the boat to take the ground safely without any other support. The triple keel version retained a 7/8ths rig until about sail number 170 after which a masthead rig was used.

The deck moulding was also redesigned during the Achilles 24 production. The earlier boats had a chain locker but no anchor locker so that the anchor had to be stowed on the foredeck or elsewhere below. This was changed at around sail number 250 when an anchor locker was added. Sometime later, possibly sail number 350 onwards, the cockpit coaming at the main hatch was raised from its original height of two inches and a bridge deck was made across the companionway at the height of the cockpit seats. For the record my boat, sail number 302, has the anchor locker but retains the low coaming in the cockpit.

There were also detail changes to the design. The cabin widows in the earlier boats were rubber mounted perspex with three separate windows on each side. This was later changed to a single tinted sheet of perspex on each side. At the same time the shroud chain plates were moved inboard to the coach roof from just inside the toe rail, allowing a tighter sheeting angle with the headsails. On the foredeck the single cleat was discontinued and twin cleats used, and in the cockpit the locker hinge scuppers were redesigned. There were also changes to the galley during the boats production. By the time production ended some 600 Achilles 24's had been built.

Principal Dimensions.

Sail plan dimensions., achilles 24 standard specification - 1 sept 1979, hull/deck unit., ballast keel (single fin)., ballast keel (triple fin)., rudder, skeg and tiller., accommodation., spars and rigging., spinnaker equipment., ground tackle., standard safety equipment., standard deck fittings., standing rigging (1977)..

• Do not use these dimensions to order new rigging – CHECK on your own boat.  
• The dimensions for the backstay and divided lower backstay do not add up?

 Running Rigging (1977).

2 page flyer.

Deck Hardware:

1 off Stemhead roller (Yacht Services 7134).

6 off 1/4" UNC c/sk screws,

1 1/4" to 2", c.w. nuts & washers.

1 off UB7 "U" bolt for forestay (Main Marine).

c.w. 1 off forestay tack snap shackle MD.126 (Brookes & Adams).

2 pairs handed fairleads (Yacht Services 4" No.7120).

8 off 5mm x 1" c/sk screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

1 off water filler cap (SL.1786-1) & label (SL.1787).

March 1978 added key (SL.1788).

4 off 5mm x 1" screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

2 off Forward mooring cleats (Y.S. No.7106 - 9 3/4" size)

8 off 1/4" UNC x 1 1/2" c/sk screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

2 off Mast step turning spool assemblies.

2 off 5/16" UNC x 2 1/2" screws, tapped in.

2 off Cheek blocks (Main Marine NCD-3).

4 off 5mm x 1 1/4" screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

2 off 5mm x 1 1/2" screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

5 off Bullseye fairleads (HA.152)

10 off No.10 x 1 1/4" red. c/sk s/t screws.

2 off cleats (Camcleats No. 201).

4 off 1/4" UNC x 1" c/sk screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

3 off UB.3 "U" bolts and 3 off 4-SK blocks (Main Marine).

1 off uphaul cleat (Camcleat No. 209).

2 off 5mm x 1" screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

1 off Mast step (Proctor 13A.103) c.w.

1 off Mast step pivot bolt (Proctor 202P97 and nut 3345)

4 off 1/4" UNC x 2" c/sk screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

6 off UB.9 "U" bolts for shroud plates (Main Marine).

4 off cheek blocks (Main Marine NCB-3).

8 off 5mm x 1 1/4" c/sk crews, c.w. nuts & washers.

4 off 5mm x 1 1/2" c/sk crews, c.w. nuts & washers.

1 off S/S Ventilite (Simpson Lawrence 1115-3) c.w. screws.

4 off No.6 x 3/4" p/h screws.

3 off No.6 x 3/4" c/sk rsd s/t screws.

4 off No.10 x 1 1/4" screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

1 off GRP moulding with sealant, as below.

2 off Foresheet tracks (BML-FT-40).

20 off 6mm x 1 1/4" c/sk crews, c.w. nuts & washers.

4 off 1/4" UNC x 1 1/4" panhead screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

2 off Bullseye fairleads for halyard (Holt Allen 152).

4 off No.10 x 1" raised c/sk self-tapping screws.

2 off Halyard winches (Barlow No.15 stubby).

8 off 1/4" UNC x 1" c/sk screws, c.w. nuts & washers.

2 off Foresheet sliding blocks (RWO No.266).

2 off Foresheet winches (Barlow No.16).

1 off Winch Handle (Barlow 10" Chrome).

1 off Winch Handle pocket (Plastimo 44.01.30.5).

4 off self-tapping No.6 panhead screws.

4 off Halyard and foresheet cleats (Camcleats No.201).

1 pair brackets (Saunders), 1 Mainsheet track (BML),

1 Mainsheet traveller & 1 pair adjustable end stops (IYE),

2 off 5/16" UNC x 2 1/4" hex. bolts c.w. nuts & washers.

1 off Tiller head fitting (Yacht Services 7152L).

1 off Backstay anchorage UB3 "U" bolt (Main Marine).

2 off Aft mooring cleats (Y.S. No.7110 - 6 3/4" size).

2 off UB.7 "U" bolts for backstay (Main Marine).

2 off Teak handrails (BML).

12 off No.10 x 1 1/4" c/sk screws and teak plugs

John, A24 list update : 395 Socrates : Now owned by Steve Carson. Falmouth.

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Achilles 24

The Achilles 24 yacht was designed in the late 1960s by Oliver Lee, and between then and the mid 1980s 600 were made, illustrating the boat’s popularity. It was designed as a cruising variant of Lee’s Ajax racing keelboat, and it is a fast and seaworthy yacht. There is comfortable room for two, with the possibility of housing four, but this would be in very close proximity.

Two versions of the Achilles 24 yacht were built, the fin keel, which has a draught of 3’9”, and the triple-keeled version which has a shallower draught but slightly higher ballast weight. The fin-keel’s advantage is in its speed, but the triple-keeled version can dry out upright, an advantage many see as outweighing the slight discrepancy in the two versions’ top speeds.

The Achilles 24 yacht is British built made using fine quality materials. It is possible to sail the Achilles 24 single-handed, and the boats can reach high speeds downwind and will still perform steadily upwind. The boat can be compete in ocean races and is safe and responsive the only downside is the lack of interior space.

The Achilles 24’s size means it is an ideal starter boat or a first racer. Many previous Achilles 24 owners sell her to buy a boat with greater interior area, not because of her performance which has generally very positive reviews.

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Length : 23’9” Beam : 7’1” Weight : 2600 lbs Sail Area : 206 sq ft Berths : 2-4

A very fair description of the yachts sailing ability and accommodation. They are relatively cheap to maintain and hold their (relatively low) value well.

Review of Achilles 24

Basic specs..

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.07 - 1.17 meter (3.51 - 3.81 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Achilles 24 is typically equipped with an engine.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Achilles 24 is 2.04, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.9 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Achilles 24 is about 85 kg/cm, alternatively 476 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 85 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 476 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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The Achilles 24 is a British sailboat that was designed by Oliver Lee and Chris Butler as a cruiser-racer and first built in 1968. [1] [2] [3]

The Achilles 24 is a development of the open Ajax. [1]

• 1 Production
• 3 Operational history
• 5 References

The design was built by Butler Moldings in the United Kingdom , but it is now out of production. A number of boats were also constructed by amateur builders from kits supplied by Butler. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The Achilles 24 is a recreational keelboat , built predominantly of fiberglass , with teak wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, with a deck-stepped mast, a spooned raked stem, a vertical transom , a skeg -mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel or optional triple keel. It displaces 2,600 lb (1,179 kg) and carries 1,314 lb (596 kg) of ballast. [1] [3]

The boat has a draft of 3.75 ft (1.14 m) with the standard keel and 3.51 ft (1.07 m) with the optional shoal draft triple keel. The triple keel allows beaching the boat in an upright position. The manufacturer claims that the triple keel only exacts a 3% performance penalty. However Yachting Monthly magazine reported in 2009, "Butler competed in AZAB and OSTAR races in the Achilles 24, which featured a bulbed fin keel. This gave the boat quite respectable speed and windward performance but a triple-keeled, shoal draught version was much more pedestrian." [1] [3] [4]

The boat was initially fitted with a small outboard motor , with an inboard gasoline engine optional for docking and maneuvering. Many were retro-fitted with diesel engines. The fresh water tank has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal). [1] [3]

Early production boats had three cabin windows, but this was later changed to a single long window. [6]

Accommodations in the narrow-beam boat include two quarter berths and a forward "V"-berth, with a chemical head under the "V"-berth. It has a split galley , with a port side double sink and a starboard side two-burner stove. An anchor well is provide in the bow on boats after about serial number 250. [3] [6]

The design has a hull speed of 5.92 kn (10.96 km/h). [7]

Operational history

The designer, Butler, raced the boat in the Azores and Back (AZAB) Yacht Race and Observer Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR) races. [4]

In a 2009 review, Yachting Monthly magazine said, "factory-built boats were sound, strong but simple. The quality of the many home-built models will be variable." [4]

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• ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Browning, Randy (2018). "Achilles 24 sailboat specifications and details" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/achilles-24 . Retrieved 12 February 2019 .  
• ↑ Browning, Randy (2018). "Oliver Lee" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/designer/lee-oliver . Retrieved 12 February 2019 .  
• ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Sherwood, Richard M.: A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition , pages 154-155. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. ISBN :0-395-65239-1
• ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Yachting Monthly (23 September 2009). "Achilles 24" . yachtingmonthly.com . https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/reviews/yacht-reviews/achilles-24 .  
• ↑ Browning, Randy (2018). "Butler Mouldings Ltd. (UK)" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/builder/butler-mouldings-ltd-uk . Retrieved 12 February 2019 .  
• ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Anthony, Norman (2009). "Achilles 24 History" . Achilles Yachts Owners Association . http://achillesyachts.co.uk/page20.html .  
• ↑ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for Achilles 24" . Sailing Joy . http://www.sailingjoy.com/sailboat_specs/sailboat_specs/view/3205/achilles-24 . Retrieved 12 February 2019 .  
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Achilles 24 triple keel.

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Achilles 24 (1978) Triple Keel Sailing Yacht. BMW 6hp inboard diesel engine. 4 berths. Reefed mainsail and a furling genoa. Depth gauge. VHF radio. Tiller pilot. Galley. Within the last 20 yrs headlinings and cushions have been replaced as has the inboard diesel engine and the hull has had a preventative epoxy system. Local mooring available by separate negotiation. Lying Beaumaris, North Wales, UK.

BMW 6hp inboard diesel engine. 1x Battery, charged by engine alternator.

Sails and Spars

Aluminium mast and boom. Reefed mainsail, furling genoa (Z spar roller reefing 2007). Spinnaker. Storm jib. Winches. Standing and running rigging renewed in 2004.

Cabin Details

There is a double berth in the forecabin. There is a porta potti under the berth. The saloon has seating either side and gives two single berths. The galley is equipped with a two burner stove and a sink with hand pumped fresh water supply.

Deck Equipment

Anchors with chain. Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guard wires. Fenders and warps. Boarding ladder. Mariner 2.5hp outboard engine. GRP and inflatable dinghy.

Navigation Equipment

Through bulkhead B & G compass. B & G Focus depth/ log. VHF radio. 12v radio. Tiller pilot. Navigation lights. Clock and Barometer.

Safety Equipment

Electric bilge pump.

Doug Edwards Yachts offer the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Based in Falmouth, will a friendly achillies owner give me a look over there boat on the water and give some honest review as l have come after much research to believe this is the boat for me. l have had much experience of many yachts, some up to 55 foot but size is not everything! Hope someone takes the effort to help me out, Thanks for reading, Paul.  

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The only downside to an Achilles 24 is the lack of space down below. They are easy-peasy to sail single-handed. Conditions which scare the Sh1t out of you in other boats are like a millpond to an Achilles 24. I could go on and on, but like I said, they are fantastic sailing boats, just ever so teeny down below. A very happy Achilles 24 owner for the last 15 years.  

A couple of friends had Achilles 24's; they sail very well indeed - as they should, Oliver lee was involved in the design as well as Chris Butler - especially to windward. However even I was shocked by the tiny narrow ' tunnel ' space in the cabin, it was a choice of ' either the crew OR the inflatable tender below, not both at the same time ! The { correctly termed ) bilge keels are very short and thin on the triple keel version, and just sink into soft mud as if they're not there - leaving the boat on her ear but I'd imagine quite some strain on the hull - I have photo's of this happening to a chum's boat, somewhere - he only kept her there for one season then put her in a nearby marina because of this. If you can get a fin keeler on a deep water mooring and are happy with your knees around your chin, she's a proper sailors' boat.  

Our previous boat was an Achilles. As others have said an excellent boat. Good in all sorts of conditions and all that. Get a roller Genoa and a decent reefing main sail. Nearly got pushed overboard reefing the main. Yes they are small down below, but you can do everything from the berth. Not great for conjugal relations though. Would I buy another one? Yes!  

My son has one. We did the initial trip from Aberaeron to Lawrenny, stopping overnight in Fishguard. What a great sailing boat. It's cosy down below but two long quarter berths and a loo under the forepeak. Oregon cooker. What surprised me was the storage space in the huge lazarette and under the bunks. 5hp outboard in the well shoves it along very adequately. I'd choose one if I needed to downsize. A friend had one with inmast reefing which was bonkers. The roller reefing though is rubbish and needs to be converted to slab reefing. and under the berths  

There is an owners association on Flickr  

look up MingMing 2, junk rigged version in which Roger has done some amazing long distance single handed trips up to the arctic north! http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?506871-Ming-Ming-s-2018-Voyage  

Praxinoscope

We have 4 Achilles currently in our harbour, and I have to admit there have been times when I have struggled in beating them when racing in my Invicta. They do sail very well and seem to be bomb proof, but as others have said cramped down below.  

Praxinoscope said: We have 4 Achilles currently in our harbour, and I have to admit there have been times when I have struggled in beating them when racing in my Invicta. They do sail very well and seem to be bomb proof, but as others have said cramped down below. Click to expand...

MoodySabre said: My son bought Water Music from your harbour. Lovely place but a bit lively with an westerly swell. The boat was on the front row right opposite the entrance. Click to expand...

• 10 Mar 2022

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boatman666 said: Based in Falmouth, will a friendly achillies owner give me a look over there boat on the water and give some honest review as l have come after much research to believe this is the boat for me. l have had much experience of many yachts, some up to 55 foot but size is not everything! Hope someone takes the effort to help me out, Thanks for reading, Paul. Click to expand...

I owned one about 20 years ago... Had an inboard 1GM10...very well built boat and suited me as first cruiser after dinghies but small and I quickly outgrew it...  

I bought one because it was the right price. Great fun. You have to like being near the action. Get a good set of waterproofs. Sort of dinghy sailing with a bed and a loo.  

• 14 Mar 2022

Achillesheel said: PM sent Click to expand...

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If you are after A24, I know one fin keel in good condition for sale. In general very fun, fast and cheap to run yachts.  

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• Boat REF#  ·  311500
• Length  ·  7.24m
• Year  ·  1969
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Fin
• Sleeping berths  ·  4
• Engine  ·  1 x gas 2 stroke 4hp, Mercury (1990)
• Lying  ·  Essex

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Sloop rigged Original Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: solar panels

Construction

Accommodation.

2 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 2 anchors (CQR & Damforth) 20.00m of chain 25.00m of rode

Nav Equipment

Safety equipment.

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

The Achilles 24 is recognised as a classic pocket cruiser. She is a capable yet rewarding boat to sail, and easy to handle. This example has an outboard engine complete with a blanking plug to streamline underneath for less drag and enhanced performance.

She has a double berth in the forward cabin with a toilet located under the berths. There are 2 single berths aft. There its a lot of evidence to suggest she has been well maintained and cared for, including;

- The boat has a 20W solar panel from Photonic Universe with proper controller - Includes a USB and 12 v charger - New GX1400GPS Standard Horizon VHF with GPS and DSC - Raymarine i40 log and sound deeper (new 2020) - Newish (2019) 85 Ah deep cycle battery in very good condition - New-ish Harken Traveller - 4 HP 2 stroke Mariner engine in good condition + external fuel tank - Plug for the well - with blanking plug - helps increase the speed - Includes Heavy cradle - would suit a boat up to 32-35 feet - Brand new Tohatsu 6HP Sail Pro (Nov 2021) available instead of Mariner 4 HP for extra price (700 GBP) - All lines led aft for safety and convenience including reefing - hoisting sails + sails control from cockpit, 8 jammers and cleats, 4 each side (2021) - Slab reefing - improved in 2021 for speed and safety - Strengthened chainplates and bulkheads (2022) - Full paint job 2022 (Toplac Plus/Interdeck) - Antifouled (Hempel Performance) - 2 layers

She is a lovely little boat and offers excellent value for money. For a personal inspection please contact a member of the Boatshed Team.

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ACHILLES 24

ACHILLES 24 built by Butler Moldings Ltd. (UK) and designed by Oliver Lee /Chris Butler. Her first hull was built in 1968 with an overall lengh of 7.24 m or 23.75 ft long

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