Paceship Westwind
Description
The Paceship Westwind (also known as the Westwind 24 or Paceship P 24) is a classic Canadian-built coastal cruiser from Paceship Yachts Ltd. (Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia), designed by renowned American naval architect Ted Hood. Produced from 1966 to around the early 1970s (with some sources noting builds up to 1972), it's a heavy-displacement keel/centerboard masthead sloop emphasizing seaworthiness, comfort, and stability for its size — a solid entry-level cruiser for coastal passages, weekend overnights, or Great Lakes/ bay sailing. It's relatively rare but has a dedicated following among classic boat enthusiasts, with ongoing restoration projects visible online.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Hood |
|---|---|
| Builder | Paceship Yachts (Canada) |
| Length | 23.917 ft |
| LOA | 23.917 ft |
| LWL | 18.080 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 5000 lb |
| Ballast | 2370 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.100 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.79 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10 ft |
| p | 28.67 ft |
| e | 10.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.79 ft | 10 ft | 28.67 ft | 10.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Paceship Westwind - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 28.17 ft - (8586 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.54 ft - (9004 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.8 ft - (9083 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 155.33 ft² |
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Paceship Westwind - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.66 ft - (8126 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.21 ft - (4026 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.21 ft - (7074 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 153.3 ft² |
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Paceship Westwind - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.66 ft - (9650 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.81 ft - (9086 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 237.47 ft² |
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Paceship Westwind - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.66 ft - (9650 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 484 ft² |
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