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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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Introduction., history (by butler mouldings)..

• Principle Dimensions.
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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).

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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

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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.

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Achilles 24 Yacht / Sailboat

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.

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.

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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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Year built: 1980 Location: Great Britain, Conwy Marina Hull material: GRP/polyester

Technical data Length: 7.01 m (23 feet) Beam / draught: 2.13 / 1.14 m Weight: ca. 2,897 kg

Engine: Tohatsu 4 Stroke Engine power: 5 hp (3.7 kW) Propulsion: outboarder

The Achilles 24 was designed in 1968 by Oliver Lee and were built by Butler Mouldings of Gowerton, near Swansea in Wales. As was the case with many British yacht builders at the time, boats were sold both as completed boats and as kits for home completion.

Two versions were built, the fin-keel and the triple keel version, with six inches shallower draught but slightly higher ballast weight. The fin-keel versions are definitely faster.

As would be expected in a yacht derived from a racing keelboat, and with a better than 50% ballast ratio, performance is good. They are popular club racers, and in their early days achieved a remarkable record in long-distance sailing, including one being the smallest boat to complete the 1976 OSTAR singlehanded transatlantic race, fitted out from a kit in preparation for the race and sailed by Rodney Kendall.

This particular example is a re-possession by Quay Marinas, the age is unknown as well as engine and sail condition hence the very low price. Some attention and upgrades are needed to the vessel but for anyone willing to get there hands dirty they have a wonderful and well recognised British sailing vessel.

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> > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 02-05-2012, 02:12   Boat: Achilles 24 is very fast: I can already leave my and pick up the buoy when back ? Thanks for your toughs, I will make my ready for the next Sept.   02-05-2012, 02:18   Boat: Cat in the med & Trawler in Florida 02-05-2012, 02:43   Boat: Moody 31 and back a few times. Nice place to visit by yacht and the North Sea will give some interesting challenging conditions. The problem however, is how to keep watch on a longer voyage which will be needed in the North Sea, without becoming so exhausted that you are a risk. Fitting a transmitting would be high on my list of stuff to do. Pete 02-05-2012, 10:44   Boat: Achilles 24 , an must be really good idea and I will probably get one by La Rochelle where cross the ocean in a 20ft sailboat is'nt a big deal so I got used to the idea it's not a huge chalenge for me as well. I probably have a less realistic perception of the jurney than the people sailing for years but much more of the beguinner's optimism. ))))) My lack of experience may be a plus. The question is not even "to do it or not", the question is "how". If you have any or experience to chare, it will be really helpful! Thanks 02-05-2012, 10:55   Boat: Privilege 435 Now Sold is far easier than sailing the North Sea and from Grays! I met a guy in who had sailed a 22ft ( can't remember what make ) from the UK so you certainly wouldn't be the smallest . 02-05-2012, 11:04   Boat: Cat in the med & Trawler in Florida by La Rochelle where cross the ocean in a 20ft sailboat is'nt a big deal so I got used to the idea it's not a huge chalenge for me as well. I probably have a less realistic perception of the jurney than the people sailing for years but much more of the beguinner's optimism. ))))) My lack of experience may be a plus. The question is not even "to do it or not", the question is "how". If you have any advice or experience to chare, it will be really helpful! Thanks 02-05-2012, 12:00   , across the Pacific to Maui. He it when he got here for more than he bought it in and now plans to fly back to , buy another, and do it again. He's had quite a lot of experience with sailing though. However, another (very inexperienced) friend of mine flew over to a couple of years ago, bought his 30ft sailboat there and never having sailed before, somehow, along with three non-sailor friends, managed to sail it back here to Maui. He's a far more experienced sailor now, still living on it, and quite happy. I think "do your homework, be prepared, and don't be afraid of adventure". But do realistically weigh your risks versus benefits. What are your plans with the boat after you make the crossing, if you should do it? 07-05-2012, 10:52   I have on the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic . (OSTAR) Chris Butler the and of the Achilles range of competed in both the 1976 and 1980 races onboard his so they are up to it. It all depends who you ask! The bathtub admirals will say "no". Those who will not cast off without every electronic gizzmo available will say no too. Then you get those who say that the best boat for the job is the boat you have right now. They will say "go". I belong to this group. The question to ask is "can I do it on an Achilles 24?" If you think so, I say go. Have fun and keep us posted. Regards, Banjo. 07-05-2012, 11:01   Boat: 1976 FORMOSA yankee clipper 41 07-05-2012, 12:07   Boat: Island Packet 380, now sold , , and through-hulls are sound. But since you're a rank beginner, the real question is, can you make it. The toughest part of the trip will likely be from down to the Canary Islands. After that, it's "mostly" downwind sailing around the mid-Atlantic High into the Tradewinds, though you could run into gales or at least heavy squalls on the Canaries-West Indies leg. I think it would be prudent for you to make certain you can handle the NE Atlantic, especially the Bay of Biscay crossing. Perhaps you should get out there and knock around in the North Sea for a couple of weeks to hone your skills, making sure to experience some challenging weather/sea state conditions. 07-05-2012, 17:04   Boat: a sailing boat Look this guy's blog to get some idea. His boat is similar size. Chase the dream, other things are optional extras. b. 08-05-2012, 01:40   Boat: Moody 31 ? Perhaps I am becoming one of Banjos bathtub admirals, but I want to be able to stand up in the morning to get dressed. How about spending the summer sailing and around the UK and , followed by spending next in the southern . Cruising Morroco, and Libya could be a really interesting experience. Pete 08-05-2012, 03:59   Boat: Cat in the med & Trawler in Florida Thread Tools Rate This Thread : Posting Rules post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are - - - - - - - Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. Details and photographs are normally based on one specific yacht, but could be a compilation. No reliance should be placed on other yachts of the same class being identical.  Where common variations exist, we have endeavoured to indicate this in these archive details.  section for boats currently for sale Search forums Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader Achillies 24 owners Thread starter boatman666 Start date 6 Sep 2018 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.   Achillesheel Well-known member. PM sent   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 KestrelHawk 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 Active member 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.   26 Apr 2024 john_morris_uk Open Message to Kestrelhawk; If you want to know more about the boat then the open forum is the place to ask. Please stop trying to up your thread/post count with spurious non posts in order to gain private messaging privileges. Private messages are for sharing information that must be private (like email or contact details if you’re selling something). The value of the forums is the OPEN exchange of information. You’re very welcome here to discuss anything pertaining to boating. There’s an unparalleled depth of knowledge and expertise and experience available in these forums and we always welcome new members whether they’re old salts or complete beginners. John (one of the moderators)   Members online Blue Drifter DoubleEnder jasperthedog mattonthesea Ian_Edwards LittleSister princess 430 Motor_Sailor TK Blue MAX stevejacobs Harbourlight Fr J Hackett JBofBideford Paddys milestone boomerangben Share this page 1974 Achilles 24 Technical Specs General data about achilles 24. Brand Model Boat Type Category Year Of Production Condition (New/Used) Country Hull Material Used Length Selling Price Engine and Power Specs Engine Drive Dimensions And Wieght LOA (Length Overall) Boat Maximum Draft Boat Keel Type Beam Width Detailed Specifications Hull Type and Design Features And Equipments Achilles 24. Achilles provided us with the latest version of its 24 service repair manual Find All mechanical and electrical parts and accessories of Achilles 24 Sail here Achilles 24 competitors Hallberg-Rassy Review of Achilles 24 Basic specs.. The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all. The boat is equipped with 4 berths, a galley and toilet facility. The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment. 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. Sailing statistics This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points. What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)? What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)? What is a Ballast Ratio? What is Displacement Length Ratio? What is Relative Speed Performance? Maintenance When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 14m 2 (150 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need. If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful. Usage Length Diameter Jib sheet 7.3 m (23.9 feet) 10 mm (3/8 inch) Genoa sheet 7.3 m (23.9 feet) 10 mm (3/8 inch) Mainsheet 18.2 m (59.6 feet) 10 mm (3/8 inch) Spinnaker sheet 16.0 m (52.5 feet) 10 mm (3/8 inch) This section is reserved boat owner's modifications, improvements, etc. Here you might find (or contribute with) inspiration for your boat. Do you have changes/improvements you would like to share? Upload a photo and describe what you have done. We are always looking for new photos. If you can contribute with photos for Achilles 24 it would be a great help. If you have any comments to the review, improvement suggestions, or the like, feel free to contact us . Criticism helps us to improve. Alternatively, Register with Facebook Register with Google Why Boatshed? View all of your boats statistics in real time Create a virtual "watch" on boats you're interested in Refer a boat and earn up to 20% of the brokers commission Language & Currency Search our catalog, go direct, enter a boat reference, achilles 24 sailing yacht, complete with cradle, £ 0 sold / unavailable. 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 Boatshed Essex This boat is off the market but here are some boats that are still for sale. Specification Additional Information Extra Details Designer Oliver Lee Builder Butler Mouldings Swansea Lying Essex Fuel capacity 12.0 ltr (2.6 USG) Total - 1 Tanks Engine 1 x gas 2 stroke 4hp Engine make and model Mercury (1990) Engine Hours engine1= Unknown Engine Cooled Direct Steering tiller Prop(s) 3 Blade Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots Max speed (approx) 6 knots Length 7.24m LWL 5.94m Beam 2.16m Draft Max 1.20m Displacement 1,300kg (2,866.5lbs) Storage Ashore Sloop rigged Original Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging () Reefing mainsail Unknown - Slab () 2 Reefs Headsail Unknown - Hank On () Other sails Working Jib () Storm Jib () Spinnaker () Electrical Systems 12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: solar panels Construction Construction GRP Underwater profile Fin Finish Paint finish Accommodation Total # of berths 4 No. of double berths 1 No. of single berths 2 Swim Ladder Instrument Covers 2 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 2 anchors (CQR & Damforth) 20.00m of chain 25.00m of rode Nav Equipment Compass Speed Log Wind VHF VHF DSC radio GPS Clock Navigation lights Depth sounder Safety Equipment Swim ladder 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. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Owners FAQ's How long have you owned the boat for, why are you selling her. Bought a new boat Where have you sailed her? Essex coast and local waters Get Access to More View unlimited photos of every boat Walkthrough videos VR 720° experiences Get notified of new boats of your interest Personalised boat recommendations Save boats to 'My Boatshed' Email Cell Cost Of Ownership History Crazy Puffin was originally purchased circa 1971 as a hull and deck kit from the moulders by her first owner. She was fitted out with bulkheads and floor but further progress was halted by illness. She was purchased by the current owner, a marine engineer, in June 1991 and fitted out to a unique and high standard as can be seen. She was first launched for the 1992 season and has remained in the same ownership since then. Construction. GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Epoxy coated iron fin keel. Skeg mounted rudder with tiller steering. Original topsides in excellent condition. Engine & Electrics. Yamaha 6C 6 hp outboard motor. Serviced yearly. Fixed 3 bladed propeller. Cruising speed of 5 knots with a maximum speed of 6.5 knots. Fuel tank capacity 25 litres. Fuel consumption 1/2 litre per hour. Range 250 nautical miles. 12 volt battery, new 2004. Charging coil on outboard. Navigation, Electronics & Safety Equipment. Bowl compass. Brookes and Gatehouse Network Quad and Nav (speed and depth plus GPS repeater). B&G Network GPS, Icom VHF radio. Raymarine ST 1000 tiller pilot, Navigation lights. Deck Light. Visiball radar reflector. Fire extinguishers. Horseshoe life belt. Chart table light. Jackstays. Spars, Rigging and Deck Hardware. Custom TRS mast and boom 1997. Spinnaker pole. Standing and running rigging (mostly TRS Dyneema) 1997, in good condition. Lewmar 8 winches for genoa 2 cabin top Lewmar 7 for halyards etc. All halyards etc. rigged to cockpit. Tuff luff. Lewmar Ocean Genoa tracks/cars. Lewmar Ocean Main Sheet Track and traveller. Backstay tensioner. Upgraded chainplates. Sails Diamond Mainsail, dacron, 1997 in good/average condition. Diamond No. 1 genoa, mylar, 1997 in average condition. Diamond No. 2 genoa, dacron, 1997 in good condition. Diamond No. 3 genoa dacron 1997 in excellent condition. Large spinnaker, nylon, in good condition. Standard spinnaker in nylon good condition. Storm jib. Cruising Genoa Deck Equipment CQR, Plough and 1 small Fisherman anchor, with chain and warp. Fenders. Mooring warps. Cockpit cover. Sail cover (boom). Boarding ladder. Boathook. Accommodation 4 berths in 2 cabins. Headroom 4'6". Marine toilet. Stove with 2 burner hob and grill. Stainless steel sink. Crockery and cutlery. Large amounts of stowage. Owners Comments The Achilles 24 is probably one of the best small cruiser/racers of its size and offers exciting performance combined with robust seaworthiness. Crazy Puffin has been fitted out to an exacting specification, and has been rigorously maintained since her launch in 1992. She has been raced very successfully, regularly winning Lymington club series and regattas in her class. She demonstrates excellent sea keeping qualities and has proved herself on many cross-channel cruises, as well as the usual Solent weekend trips. Whilst her accommodation is more modest than more recent higher volume yachts she has enough room for a couple or a young family to cruise in comfort and safety. For exciting sailing on a modest budget the Achilles 24 ticks all the right boxes, and Crazy Puffin is one of the nicest you will find. We think she has been pretty special! For further details on "Crazy Puffin" contact Simon Clark A Father’s Last Act: Shielding His Family From Gunshots Relatives and friends described Corey Comperatore, who was fatally shot at a Trump rally, as a devoted father who served as a volunteer firefighter and loved to fish. Corey Comperatore was a firefighter with the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. He was fatally shot at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Credit... Kristian Thacker for The New York Times Supported by Share full article By Ernesto Londoño ,  Isabelle Taft ,  Christina Morales and Brian Conway Ernesto Londoño reported from Minneapolis, Christina Morales and Isabelle Taft in New York, and Brian Conway in Sarver, Pa. July 14, 2024 Corey Comperatore, 50, was a family man who loved to fish. He worked at a plastics manufacturing company, volunteered as a firefighter and went to church. An “avid supporter” of Donald J. Trump, as Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania put it, Mr. Comperatore attended the former president’s campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday with his family, alongside thousands of fellow fans who gathered on a sweltering evening. When a gunman fired shots from the roof of a nearby building, Mr. Comperatore threw himself over his family members to shield them, according to the governor. Mr. Comperatore was shot in the head and died at the scene , authorities said. Two other rally attendees were critically injured in the shooting. Officials and Mr. Comperatore’s sister, Dawn Comperatore Schafer, confirmed his identity on Sunday. “We watched him die on the news,” she said in a phone interview, through tears. “That’s how we found out.” Mr. Shapiro, a Democrat, said on Sunday that Mr. Comperatore “died a hero,” adding that “Corey was the very best of us.” Mr. Comperatore, of Sarver, Pa., had two daughters — Allyson, 27, and Kaylee, 24. He and Jeff Lowers, a longtime friend, were volunteer firefighters together, and Mr. Lowers said that Mr. Comperatore’s quick instincts appeared to come into play during the shooting. Mr. Lowers said he learned about his friend’s actions from Mr. Comperatore’s wife, Helen. “Being a volunteer fireman, no matter what you’re doing, when the whistle goes off and the monitor goes off, you go and do what you need to do,” said Mr. Lowers, 63. At the rally, Dr. James Sweetland, an emergency room physician who was at the event, rushed to help Mr. Comperatore after he was shot. He said that Mr. Comperatore was lying in a pool of blood, and two people helped lift him onto a bench so he could give CPR. Someone else put pressure on Mr. Comperatore’s wound above his ear. But Dr. Sweetland said there was no pulse. Two Pennsylvania State troopers helped lift Mr. Comperatore onto a stretcher. David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, Pa., is one of the two rally attendees who were critically wounded, the Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday. Mr. Dutch, who served in the Marine Corps, has worked for Siemens for decades, according to his sister, Jennifer Veri-Grazier. She said that he seemed “ecstatic” for the rally, but is now in the hospital being treated for damage to the liver and broken ribs. The police identified James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pa., as the other critically injured victim. Records showed that he was registered as a Democrat. Mr. Copenhaver is married with at least one son, according to Albert Quaye, a supervisor in Moon Township. Mr. Quaye said he knew him from local board of supervisor meetings, which Mr. Copenhaver started attending to express concerns about a local development project. Both men are being treated at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Law enforcement officials said the victims were shot by the gunman, who opened fire from an elevated position outside the security perimeter. The suspected gunman, whom the F.B.I. identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa., was killed by Secret Service agents. Another person wounded during the attack is a nephew of Representative Ronny Jackson, a Texas Republican who served as Mr. Trump’s White House doctor. Dr. Jackson wrote in a post on X that a bullet grazed his nephew’s neck. As the shooting sent shock waves across the nation, family and friends of Mr. Comperatore were mourning their loss on Sunday. Mr. Comperatore loved to fish, so much that he refused to buy fish at the grocery store, Mr. Lowers said. He took meticulous care of his home, boat and cars. He worked at the plastic company JSP, said another friend and fellow firefighter, Gary Risch Jr. He previously served as a fire chief at the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company, on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Mr. Risch said. Kip Johnston, the current chief of the fire company, said Mr. Comperatore was his chief for about three years in the early 2000s. “He was a great leader,” he said. “You couldn’t meet a more humble guy.” Mr. Johnston later lamented, “I never got to go fishing with him.” An American flag waved in the humid breeze from the front porch of Mr. Comperatore’s gray and white-trimmed home in Sarver, a town about 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, where modest residential houses abut farms and woodlands by Little Buffalo Creek. A dozen long-stem roses lay on the front lawn. George Scott, Mr. Comperatore’s brother-in-law, briefly stepped out of Mr. Comperatore’s house. “We’re doing terrible,” he said. “He was everything to them,” he added, referring to the family. Mr. Scott was then ushered back into the house by the family’s pastor, Jonathan Fehl, of nearby Cabot Church. “They want to be alone in their grieving process,” Mr. Fehl said of the family. Mr. Comperatore was selected as a future trustee of Cabot Church in 2021, helping to oversee issues like church property and insurance. The most recent Cabot Church newsletter celebrated Mr. Comperatore’s birthday, June 14, and his wedding anniversary, June 22. Matt Achilles, 33, has lived several houses down from Mr. Comperatore and his family for eight years. He described Mr. Comperatore as a staple in their tight-knit neighborhood. He could often be seen on a tractor, mowing his lawn or taking care of his two beloved and well-trained Dobermans. A few years ago, a vehicle wound up in Mr. Comperatore’s yard after an accident. “As soon as the car was out of there with the tow truck, he’s out there fixing it,” Mr. Achilles recalled. “He was so attentive to detail when it came to stuff like that.” Mr. Achilles said Mr. Comperatore had donated money to him through an online fund-raising platform when he was hospitalized several years ago. Last Christmas, he recalled, Mr. Comperatore asked if Mr. Achilles knew of anyone in need so he could donate a ham. He ended up giving one to a single mother with five children. “You’re a good man!” Mr. Achilles messaged him. Elizabeth Dias contributed reporting. Jack Begg and Susan C. Beachy contributed research. Ernesto Londoño is a Times reporter based in Minnesota, covering news in the Midwest and drug use and counternarcotics policy. More about Ernesto Londoño Isabelle Taft is a reporter covering national news and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their career. More about Isabelle Taft Christina Morales is a reporter covering food for The Times. More about Christina Morales Our Coverage of the Trump Rally Shooting The Investigation : F.B.I. officials told Congress that the 20-year-old gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump used his cellphone and other devices to search for images of Trump and President Biden . Security Blind Spots : Even as investigators continue to examine what happened at the Trump rally, it is already clear that there were multiple missed opportunities to stop the gunman  before the situation turned deadly. The Gunman : In interviews, former classmates of the suspect described him as intelligent but solitary , someone who tried to avoid teasing by fellow students. Secret Service Director : Kimberly Cheatle  returned in 2022 to lead the agency she had served for nearly 30 years. Now, the assassination attempt on Trump has thrown her tenure into uncertainty . Fears of What’s Next : Among voters, there is growing anxiety that America’s political divide is nearly beyond repair, and the shooting only made things worse . Advertisement 500 IMAGES Achilles 24 archive details Achilles 24 Achilles 24 Triple Keel for sale Achilles 24 Triple Keel Achilles 24 Achilles 24 Triple Keel VIDEO Briseis and Achilles -Before the Dawn Achilles 24 'Clytie' Refurb 2023 Achilles 24 NIAMH Mingming II's Sea Trials : Day 3 (Part 2) Amazing boat fits in a box Achilles 24 Sailing Yacht COMMENTS ACHILLES 24 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. ACHILLES 24 Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 6540. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR) Achilles 24 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. The Achilles 24 is a development of the open Ajax. Production. 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ... achilles 24 Archives The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Achilles Yacht Owners Association: A24 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'. Achilles 24 boat review Achilles 24. Price as reviewed: £2,000.00. 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 ... Review of Achilles 24 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. ACHILLES 24 The Achilles 24 is a popular sailing boat that was designed by Oliver Lee in the 1960s. It is a small, trailerable yacht that is known for its excellent sailing performance and versatility. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Achilles 24: 1. Design: The Achilles 24 has a classic design with a moderate displacement hull and a ... Achilles 24 yacht designed by Oliver Lee Information and ... 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 ... ACHILLES 24: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine 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. Achilles 24 Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Achilles 24 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. Sailboat Data directory for over 8,000 sailboat designs and manufacturers. Direct access to halyards lengths, recommended sail areas, mainsail cover styles, standing rigging fittings, and lots ... Achilles 24 The Achilles 24 is probably one of the best small cruiser/racers of its size and offers exciting performance combined with robust seaworthiness. Crazy Puffin has been fitted out to an exacting specification, and has been rigorously maintained since her launch in 1992. ... Practical Boat Owner reviewed the Achilles 24 in their "Blue Chip Boats ... Achilles 24 Owners. This group is for owners of the Achilles 24 sailboat. here you can post links, pictures of your boat, your weekend boattrip, repair guides and other things related to this boat design... Enjoy. Achilles 24 Owners. Achilles 24 For Sale, Price Technical data. Length: 7.01 m (23 feet) Beam / draught: 2.13 / 1.14 m. Weight: ca. 2,897 kg. Engine: Tohatsu 4 Stroke. Engine power: 5 hp (3.7 kW) Propulsion: outboarder. The Achilles 24 was designed in 1968 by Oliver Lee and were built by Butler Mouldings of Gowerton, near Swansea in Wales. As was the case with many British yacht builders at ... Crossatlantic in Achilles 24 Join Date: Jan 2012. Location: Grays, ENGLAND. Boat: Achilles 24. Posts: 18. Crossatlantic in Achilles 24. Hi guys, I'm quite new in sailing and on this forum too. My story is short: never sailed before, did a competent crew in Oct and bought Achilles 24. The only one dream is to cross the Atlantic in solo. Achilles 24 archive details The Achilles 24 was designed in 1968 by Oliver Lee, and between then and 1985 about 600 were built by Butler Mouldings of Gowerton, near Swansea in Wales. As was the case with many British yacht buiolders at the time, boats were sold both as completed boats and as kits for home completion. ... The boat shown here is a factory-fitted boat, with ... Achillies 24 owners 23 Sep 2010. Messages. 29,177. Location. West Sussex / Hants. Visit site. 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. 1974 Achilles 24 Specs And Pricing General Data about Achilles 24. Brand: Achilles: Model: 24: Boat Type: Sail: Category: Cruiser (Sail) Year Of Production: 1974: Condition (New/Used) Pre-Owned (Used) Country: United Kingdom : Hull Material Used: Undefined : Length : 7.32 m / (24.00 ft) Selling Price: 4.350 (GBP) Review of Achilles 24 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 481 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 85 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 481 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. Achilles 24 Sailing Yacht For Sale, 7.24m, 1969 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. Achilles 24 For exciting sailing on a modest budget the Achilles 24 ticks all the right boxes, and Crazy Puffin is one of the nicest you will find. We think she has been pretty special! Practical Boat Owner reviewed the Achilles 24 in their "Blue Chip Boats" series in April 2006. For more information on the Achilles 24 visit the excellent owners website here. Corey Comperatore, Man Killed at Trump Rally, Shielded His Family From Matt Achilles, 33, has lived several houses down from Mr. Comperatore and his family for eight years. He described Mr. Comperatore as a staple in their tight-knit neighborhood. catamaran gulet motorboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht