Del Rey 24
Description
The Del Rey 24 is a compact, fiberglass cruiser-racer sailboat produced by Blue Buoy Yacht Co. in Torrance, California, during the late 1970s (circa 1976–1980). Designed as an affordable, trailerable boat for coastal cruising and casual club racing, it was offered as both a factory-finished vessel and a DIY kit for home builders, reflecting Blue Buoy's mission to make sailing accessible. With a moderate-displacement hull, fin keel, and spade rudder, the Del Rey 24 balances performance (PHRF ~210–225) with simplicity, ideal for day sails or weekend overnights in areas like Marina del Rey, CA, or Delaware Bay. Production was limited—likely fewer than 50 hulls—due to Blue Buoy's closure in 1980 amid economic pressures.
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Builder | Blue Buoy Yacht Co. |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.000 ft |
| LWL | 19.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4300 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.700 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 27 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 24.50 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 ft | 9 ft | 24.50 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.04 ° |
| Diagonal | * 26.51 ft - (8080 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 134.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.77 ft - (6940 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.64 ft - (5986 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 117.81 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.04 ft - (8242 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.61 ft - (4453 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.36 ft - (7730 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 182.58 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 27.04 ft - (8242 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 372.34 ft² |
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