DRABANT 24
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 24.51 ft |
| LWL | 22.15 ft |
| Beam | 8.3 ft |
| Draft | 5.02 ft |
| Displacement | 4,674 lb |
| Ballast | 903.9 lb |
| Material | 10.5 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 30.18 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.28 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 28.38 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.37 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 268.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 140 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 238.1 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Water | 13.2 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the DRABANT 24
The Drabant 24 is a compact Danish cruiser designed by Gert Gerlach and built by A/S Nillings Bådeværft (DEN) between 1968 and 1978, with a total production of 165 hulls. Its fractional sloop rig and fin keel configuration reflect the efficient coastal cruising trends of late 1960s Scandinavia.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable, trailerable package with adequate interior volume for short passages. Its moderate displacement and beam make it ideal for those prioritizing ease of handling over long-range offshore endurance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 4674.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.99, the Drabant 24 is primarily a coastal cruiser with limited bluewater capability due to its relatively light displacement and narrow beam.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Pearson 24 and the O'Day 23, as they share similar length overall (24.51 ft), fractional sloop rigs, and target the same market of entry-level coastal cruisers from the same era.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| 60° | 3.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| 75° | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 90° | 3.4 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| 110° | 3.4 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| 120° | 3.2 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| 135° | 2.9 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| 150° | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Beat VMG | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Run VMG | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 24.51ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DRABANT 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.
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