Achilles 24

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The Achilles 24 is a class of small but fast and durable cruiser-racer yacht (sailboat). The 24 refers to its overall length (LOA) which is 23ft 9ins.

Designed by Oliver Lee , many hundreds were built in the 1960s to 1980s by Butler Mouldings in South Wales, UK.

Achilles 24 yachts are notably seaworthy and have been sailed around the world.

Contents 1 Fin or Triple Keels 2 Sleek Design 3 More details needed - Waiting for permission from sources 4 External links 5 Other classes of keelboat

[edit] Fin or Triple Keels

There are two distinct designs, although appearing the same above the waterline, the keel layout under the waterline is either a single fin keel or a triple keel. The triple keel allows the yacht to stand almost upright, ideal for tidal moorings and storage on land. The fin keel design provides more efficient sailing than the triple keel and would be the preference for racing use.

[edit] Sleek Design

Down below deck, the yacht has four berths and a simple but functional cooker and chart table. The yacht's sleek design makes it look good and in proportion, unlike many other yachts in the 24 foot size range. However, this leads to less headroom below decks and makes the yacht less suitable to those sailors with less agility.

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• Dimensions
• Schematics
• Pictures
  • Yacht
  • Achilles Sail Symbol
• History of Manufacture
• The Design
  • About the Designer and Builder
  • Keel Design Options
  • Cockpit Well for Outboard
  • Other Yachts by same Designer/Builder
• Famous Voyages
• Where are they now (2006)
• Examples of seaworthiness
• Related Organisations

[edit] External links

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[edit] Other classes of keelboat