Laguna 24
Description
The Laguna 24S is a compact, trailerable recreational sailboat designed by W. Shad Turner as an entry-level coastal cruiser and daysailer, emphasizing affordability, ease of handling, and family-friendly accommodations. Built primarily of fiberglass with wood trim, it features a fractional sloop rig (with a taller mast option in the 24T variant) and a fin keel for responsive performance in light to moderate winds. Sharing origins with the Balboa 24, it offers a spacious cockpit and basic cabin sleeping 4, making it suitable for weekends on lakes or protected bays. While not a high-performance racer, its lightweight design provides good agility for its size, with a PHRF rating around 240–260. Approximately 350 units were produced.
Construction Details
| Designer | W. Shad Turner |
|---|---|
| Builder | Laguna Yachts |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.580 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.330 ft |
| Displacement | 2600 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.75 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft | 8.75 ft | 23 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.61 ft - (7501 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.76 ft - (7547 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 114.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 20.44 ft - (6230 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.87 ft - (3618 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.36 ft - (5291 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.06 ft - (3066 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 102.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.27 ft - (7397 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.37 ft - (4380 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.62 ft - (6895 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.13 ft - (4002 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 159.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 24.27 ft - (7397 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 324.91 ft² |
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