BLUE WATER 24
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 24 ft |
| LWL | 19.67 ft |
| Beam | 8.58 ft |
| Draft | 4.08 ft |
| Displacement | 7,950 lb |
| Ballast | 3,000.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
About the BLUE WATER 24
Holden Laminates was located at Annapolis, MD, USA Articles appeared in 'Yachting' as well as 'Boating' magazine of 1962.
The Blue Water 24 is a classic 24-foot masthead sloop designed by Thomas Gillmer and built by Blue Water/Holden Laminates in the USA. Production was limited to the year 1961, with the total number of hulls built remaining unconfirmed in available records.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruising and day sailing, appealing to owners who value a classic, full-keel design for stable, comfortable handling in protected waters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a heavy displacement of 7950.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.72, and a full/long keel, the boat offers inherent stability and seaworthiness, though its short 19.67 ft LWL limits its suitability for extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Cal 24 and O'Day 23, as they share similar dimensions, full-keel hull forms, and a focus on comfortable, safe coastal cruising rather than high-performance racing.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BLUE WATER 24 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 24ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BLUE WATER 24yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BLUE WATER 24? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Which engine powers your BLUE WATER 24?
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