Question 1

What are the specs of the NORTHERN 1/4 TON?

Accepted Answer

The NORTHERN 1/4 TON has the following specifications: 23.67ft LOA, 8.42ft beam, 4ft draft, 3,400lb displacement, 1,450.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the NORTHERN 1/4 TON and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Northern Yachts (CAN), designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian, first built in 1972.

Question 3

Is the NORTHERN 1/4 TON good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The NORTHERN 1/4 TON is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 14.91, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.24, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the NORTHERN 1/4 TON?

Accepted Answer

The NORTHERN 1/4 TON has a sail area to displacement ratio of 15.54, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 210.15, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a NORTHERN 1/4 TON?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a NORTHERN 1/4 TON is estimated at $900 – $2.4K. 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 NORTHERN 1/4 TON per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the NORTHERN 1/4 TON (23.67ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $900 – $2.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 23.67ft boat: Florida: $4,300-$11,400/year. California: $4,000-$9,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,600/year + $900 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,300/year + $900 winter storage. Maryland: $2,800-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,400/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,600/year + $900 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,100/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,100/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 NORTHERN 1/4 TON?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the NORTHERN 1/4 TON (23.67ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,300-$11,400/year. California: $4,000-$9,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,600/year + $900 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,300/year + $900 winter storage. Maryland: $2,800-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,400/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,600/year + $900 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,100/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,100/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 NORTHERN 1/4 TON?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the NORTHERN 1/4 TON by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, 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 NORTHERN 1/4 TON.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a NORTHERN 1/4 TON?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NORTHERN 1/4 TON, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging. 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 NORTHERN 1/4 TON 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 NORTHERN 1/4 TON?

Accepted Answer

The NORTHERN 1/4 TON has the following rig dimensions: I=28ft (foretriangle height), J=9ft (foretriangle base), P=23.3ft (mainsail luff), E=8ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 226.7 sq ft. Jib area: 126 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the NORTHERN 1/4 TON compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NORTHERN 1/4 TON is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 23.67ft LOA, comfort ratio 14.91, capsize ratio 2.24, SA/disp 15.54. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	23.67 ft
LWL	19.33 ft
Beam	8.42 ft
Draft	4 ft
Displacement	3,400 lb
Ballast	1,450.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	28 ft
Jforetriangle base	9 ft
Pmainsail luff	23.3 ft
Emainsail foot	8 ft
FLforestay	9 ft
Mainsail	226.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	126 sq ft
Spinnaker	214.2 sq ft

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