Helms 24 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 30.50 | 9.30 |
| J | 10.50 | 3.20 |
| P | 25.50 | 7.77 |
| E | 9.00 | 2.74 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 30.50 | 9.30 |
| JSP | 10.50 | 3.20 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 10.5 | 3.2 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 160.1 | 14.9 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 123.9 | 11.5 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 284.1 | 26.4 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 272.2 | 25.4 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 23.9 | 7.3 |
| LWL | 20.8 | 6.4 |
| Beam | 8.8 | 2.7 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 4200 lbs. | 1905 kgs. |
| Ballast | 1850 lbs. | 839 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| Displac. / LOA | 175.73 | 260.96 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/transom hung rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Stuart Windley |
| Builder | Jack A. Helms Co. (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1977 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 750 |