Question 1

What are the specs of the VIVACITY 24?

Accepted Answer

The VIVACITY 24 has the following specifications: 23.5ft LOA, 8ft beam, 3.67ft draft, 4,200lb displacement, 1,750.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the VIVACITY 24 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Russel Marine Ltd., designed by Alan  Hill, first built in 1969.

Question 3

Is the VIVACITY 24 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The VIVACITY 24 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 18.85, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 1.99, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the VIVACITY 24?

Accepted Answer

The VIVACITY 24 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 15.72, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 209.87, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a VIVACITY 24?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a VIVACITY 24 is estimated at $900 – $2.3K. 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 VIVACITY 24 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the VIVACITY 24 (23.5ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $900 – $2.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 23.5ft boat: Florida: $4,200-$11,300/year. California: $3,900-$9,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,600/year + $900 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,200/year + $900 winter storage. Maryland: $2,800-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,300/year. Michigan: $1,600-$3,600/year + $900 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,500-$5,100/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $18K 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 VIVACITY 24?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the VIVACITY 24 (23.5ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,200-$11,300/year. California: $3,900-$9,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,600/year + $900 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,200/year + $900 winter storage. Maryland: $2,800-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,300/year. Michigan: $1,600-$3,600/year + $900 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,500-$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 VIVACITY 24?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the VIVACITY 24 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, hull, 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 VIVACITY 24.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a VIVACITY 24?

Accepted Answer

When buying a VIVACITY 24, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, hull. 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 VIVACITY 24 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 VIVACITY 24?

Accepted Answer

The VIVACITY 24 has the following rig dimensions: I=24ft (foretriangle height), J=9.95ft (foretriangle base), P=21ft (mainsail luff), E=10.05ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 233.4 sq ft. Jib area: 119.4 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the VIVACITY 24 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The VIVACITY 24 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 23.5ft LOA, comfort ratio 18.85, capsize ratio 1.99, SA/disp 15.72. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	23.5 ft
LWL	20.75 ft
Beam	8 ft
Draft	3.67 ft
Displacement	4,200 lb
Ballast	1,750.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	24 ft
Jforetriangle base	9.95 ft
Pmainsail luff	21 ft
Emainsail foot	10.05 ft
FLforestay	10 ft
Mainsail	233.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	119.4 sq ft
Spinnaker	203 sq ft

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