Question 1

What are the specs of the ULTIMATE 24?

Accepted Answer

The ULTIMATE 24 has the following specifications: 24.38ft LOA, 8.48ft beam, 5.52ft draft, 2,040lb displacement, 749.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

Who built the ULTIMATE 24 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Ultimate Sailboats (USA), designed by Jim Antrim, first built in 1995.

Question 3

Is the ULTIMATE 24 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The ULTIMATE 24 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 8.26, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.68, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the ULTIMATE 24?

Accepted Answer

The ULTIMATE 24 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 35.39, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 95.99, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a ULTIMATE 24?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a ULTIMATE 24 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 6

How much does it cost to own a ULTIMATE 24 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the ULTIMATE 24 (24.38ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $800 – $2.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 24.38ft boat: Florida: $4,400-$11,700/year. California: $4,100-$10,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,500/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,300/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,300/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,600/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,300/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,300/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 ULTIMATE 24?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the ULTIMATE 24 (24.38ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,400-$11,700/year. California: $4,100-$10,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,500/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,300/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,300/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,600/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,300/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,300/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 ULTIMATE 24?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the ULTIMATE 24 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, 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 ULTIMATE 24.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a ULTIMATE 24?

Accepted Answer

When buying a ULTIMATE 24, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel. 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 ULTIMATE 24 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

How does the ULTIMATE 24 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The ULTIMATE 24 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 24.38ft LOA, comfort ratio 8.26, capsize ratio 2.68, SA/disp 35.39. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	24.38 ft
LWL	21.17 ft
Beam	8.48 ft
Draft	5.52 ft/ 2.94 ft min
Displacement	2,040 lb
Ballast	749.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.2 kn

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	5.1	5.9	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.6	6.8
60°	5.4	6.1	6.5	6.7	6.9	7.0	7.2
75°	5.7	6.3	6.8	7.3	7.5	7.7	8.0
90°	5.8	6.5	6.9	7.5	8.2	8.5	8.8
110°	5.8	6.5	7.3	7.9	8.4	8.9	10.3
120°	5.6	6.4	7.2	8.2	8.8	9.4	11.2
135°	5.0	6.0	6.7	7.4	8.4	9.6	13.1
150°	4.3	5.3	6.1	6.6	7.2	8.1	11.3
Beat VMG	3.3	4.0	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7
Run VMG	3.7	4.6	5.3	5.7	6.3	7.0	9.7

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