Question 1

What are the specs of the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER)?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) has the following specifications: 24ft LOA, 19ft beam, 1.3ft draft, 2,000lb displacement. Hull type: multi. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

Who built the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by from plans, designed by Lock Crowther, first built in 1970.

Question 3

Is the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull. It has a comfort ratio of 2.63, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 6.04, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER)?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) has a sail area to displacement ratio of 32.33, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 73.38, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER)?

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Annual maintenance for a BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) is estimated at $900 – $2.5K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) (24ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $900 – $2.5K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 24ft boat: Florida: $4,300-$11,500/year. California: $4,000-$10,100/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,400/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,200/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,200/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,500/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,200/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,200/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $19K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER)?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) (24ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,300-$11,500/year. California: $4,000-$10,100/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,400/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,200/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,200/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,500/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,200/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,200/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER)?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 19 issues reported for the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, rigging, deck, rudder, hull, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER).

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER)?

Accepted Answer

When buying a BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER), SailPages.com has compiled 19 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, rigging, deck, rudder, hull, engine. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER)?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) has the following rig dimensions: I=30.5ft (foretriangle height), J=9ft (foretriangle base), P=27.33ft (mainsail luff), E=11ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 299.6 sq ft. Jib area: 137.3 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The BUCCANEER 24 (CROWTHER) is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 24ft LOA, comfort ratio 2.63, capsize ratio 6.04, SA/disp 32.33. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	24 ft
LWL	23 ft
Beam	19 ft
Draft	1.3 ft
Displacement	2,000 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.4 kn

Iforetriangle height	30.5 ft
Jforetriangle base	9 ft
Pmainsail luff	27.33 ft
Emainsail foot	11 ft
FLforestay	9 ft
Mainsail	299.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)	137.3 sq ft
Spinnaker	233.3 sq ft

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