BENTE 24

About the BENTE 24

A prototype (2015) Deeper draft: 1.80m (Option) Also available with a lifting keel. Draft: 0.8-1.45m or 1.8m Tall mast option. Air draft: 12.50m Light disp.: 1150 kg (Option) Großsegel 20 m² (Standard) 29 m² (Option) Fock 13 m² (Standard) 16 m² (Option)

The Bente 24 is a lightweight, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built starting in 2014. With a displacement of 3087.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 10.68, this vessel prioritizes speed and handling over heavy offshore comfort, reflecting its design lineage.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and day sailors who value high performance and easy handling, as well as single-handers looking for a manageable, lightweight package.

Bluewater capability:

With a low displacement of 3087.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.48, the Bente 24 is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater passagemaker, though its fin keel and fractional rig offer competent offshore handling for short passages.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include other Judel/Vrolijk designs like the X-Yachts 24 or similar lightweight 24-foot performance cruisers from the same era, such as the Beneteau First 24, due to their shared emphasis on planing hulls and fractional rigs.