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DEL REY 24

DEL REY 24

Blue Buoy Yacht Corp.🇺🇸· Design: McGlasson
from 1965
$900 – $2.5K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA24 ft
LWL19 ft
Beam8 ft
Draft3.7 ft
Displacement4,300 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL5.8 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height30.75 ft
Jforetriangle base8.42 ft
Pmainsail luff26.75 ft
Emainsail foot11.5 ft
FLforestay8.4 ft
Mainsail295.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)129.5 sq ft
Spinnaker220.1 sq ft

About the DEL REY 24

It is thought that this model is from the same mold (or a 'splashed' copy) of the ISLANDER 24 BAHAMA.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Del Rey 24 is a compact, fin-keel sloop designed by McGlasson and built by Blue Buoy Yacht Corp. in the USA, with production records indicating a build year of 1965. With a hull count listed as unknown, this vessel represents a specific era of American yacht building, characterized by a displacement of 4300.0 lb and a masthead sloop rig.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, appealing to owners who prioritize manageable size and classic aesthetics over long-range offshore capability.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 4300.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.97, the Del Rey 24 is designed for coastal waters rather than extended bluewater passages.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels from this era include the Pearson 24 and O'Day 23, which share similar dimensions and roles as entry-level cruising sloops with fin keels and moderate displacement.

Performance

Comfort20.3
Capsize1.97
SA/Disp17.2
Disp/Len280

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 24ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$900 – $2.5K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

4 reported issues across 4 systems for the DEL REY 24, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

3 major1 minor
Hull1Structural1Rudder1Keel1

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