Question 1

What are the specs of the CAPTIVA 240?

Accepted Answer

The CAPTIVA 240 has the following specifications: 24ft LOA, 8.16ft beam, 4.67ft draft, 2,400lb displacement, 1,000.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable, Full/Long.

Question 2

How much does a CAPTIVA 240 cost?

Accepted Answer

The CAPTIVA 240 has an average asking price of $4,850, with prices ranging from $2,700 to $7,000 based on 2 listings.

Question 3

Who built the CAPTIVA 240 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Captiva Yachts (USA), designed by O. H. Rodgers/Scott, first built in 1984, with production ending in 1988, 140 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the CAPTIVA 240 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The CAPTIVA 240 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 10.5, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.44, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 5

How fast is the CAPTIVA 240?

Accepted Answer

The CAPTIVA 240 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 25.05, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 124.37, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a CAPTIVA 240?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a CAPTIVA 240 is estimated at $800 – $2.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a CAPTIVA 240 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the CAPTIVA 240 (24ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $800 – $2.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $50-$100/year (based on $4,850 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 $17K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a CAPTIVA 240?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the CAPTIVA 240 (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 9

What are the common problems with the CAPTIVA 240?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 9 issues reported for the CAPTIVA 240 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, deck, hull, structural, interior, 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 CAPTIVA 240.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a CAPTIVA 240?

Accepted Answer

When buying a CAPTIVA 240, SailPages.com has compiled 9 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel, deck, hull, structural, interior. 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 CAPTIVA 240 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the CAPTIVA 240?

Accepted Answer

The CAPTIVA 240 has the following rig dimensions: I=31ft (foretriangle height), J=8.5ft (foretriangle base), P=27ft (mainsail luff), E=11ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 292.1 sq ft. Jib area: 131.8 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the CAPTIVA 240 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The CAPTIVA 240 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 24ft LOA, comfort ratio 10.5, capsize ratio 2.44, SA/disp 25.05, average price $4,850. 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	20.5 ft
Beam	8.16 ft
Draft	4.67 ft/ 2 ft min
Displacement	2,400 lb
Ballast	1,000.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	31 ft
Jforetriangle base	8.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	27 ft
Emainsail foot	11 ft
FLforestay	8.5 ft
Mainsail	292.1 sq ft
Jib (100%)	131.8 sq ft
Spinnaker	224 sq ft

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