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Encyclopedia > Achilles 24

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. A modern yacht A yacht (From Dutch Jacht meaning hunt) was originally defined as a light, fast sailing vessel used to convey important persons. ... Diagram of Sailboat, in this case a typical monohull sloop with a bermuda or marconi rig. ... A loa is a powerful spirit or deity in the voodoo religion. ...


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.

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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. Waterline refers to an imaginary line marking the level to which ship or boat submerges in the water. ... A fer is a large beam around which the hull of a ship is built. ... This article is about tides in the ocean. ... An illustration of a mooring A mooring (also moorage) strictly speaking, refers to any device used to hold secure an object by means of cables, anchors, or lines though most often it is specifically a device to which a boat can attach so that it can remain in the same...


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. Look up berth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary The term berth is used to describe a bed on a boat or a location in a port or harbour used specifically for mooring vessels while not at sea or for describing playoff positions for teams with no initial competition in sports. ... It has been suggested that plotting be merged into this article or section. ...


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  • Dimensions
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  • 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

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Classes of Keelboats (Worldwide List)

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