Ok, how about a McVay Bluenose Sloop? Jeff_H, anyone?
One thing about some of these older designs they sometimes have surprisingly little wetted surface compared to a boat like a J-24 which is beamy, comparatively flat bottom. If that is the case with the Bluenose, given its comparatively large sailplan for the type, it might actually have good light air performance, perhaps at the price of being ...
Should we bring our 24' Bluenose to San Francisco? - Cruisers ...
The Bluenose24 is a fine little boat. There were a couple at the RMC sailing club, long ago, and there are still a few in our area. Although the sailing attributes should not be an issue, you might consider the costs. Moving a boat cross country may cost more than the value of the boat.
Bluenose — Sailboat Guide
Beginning in 1946, the first 77 boats were built of wood (most by Barkhouse Boatyard Ltd. of Nova Scotia). The designer, W. J. Roue, granted McVay that rights to build the boat in fiberglass which began in 1960 and continued until 1972. The fiberglass version was given a small cuddy immediately behind the mast. A few keel/cb versions were built.
BLUENOSE - sailboatdata
Beginning in 1946, the first 77 boats were built of wood (most by Barkhouse Boatyard Ltd. of Nova Scotia). The designer, W. J. Roue, granted McVay the rights to build the boat in fiberglass which began in 1960 and continued until 1972. The fiberglass version was given a small cuddy immediately behind the mast. A few keel/cb versions were built.
Spirit of Tradition
The prospective new owner of the old Bluenose24 had two objectives to satisfy in the hunt for his new yacht: the boat had to be beautiful and classic AND it would serve as an ornamental anchor in front of his Muskoka cottage. Stuart Cotrelle came to Gordon Laco, a friend, sailor and supplier of finer boat hardware and accessories, with performance specifications of the yacht he wanted to buy
Bluenose one-design sloop - Wikipedia
68.00 sq ft (6.317 m 2) Total sail area. 218 sq ft (20.3 m 2) [1] [ edit on Wikidata] The Bluenose is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by William James Roué as a one design racer and first built in 1946. Roué was also the designer of the Bluenose racing schooner, built in 1921. The term Bluenoser is a nickname for people from Nova Scotia.
Review of Bluenose 24 - www.yachtdatabase.com
The SA/D for Bluenose24 with ISO 8666 reference sail is 22.8, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 25.2. Low High 90% 0 50 100 The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 90% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind.
Bluenose - sailboat data sheet
The Bluenose is a 23.42ft fractional sloop designed by W. J. Roué and built in wood or fiberglass by McVay Fiberglass Yachts Ltd. since 1946. 180 units have been built. The Bluenose is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
1980 Bluenose 24 Sloop for sale - YachtWorld
Description. 1980 Bluenose24. Just Listed. More pics to follow. Beautiful sailboat with a recent refit. Features include 2 new sails [2023 used once], new running rigging [2023], new Harken hardware, hull and deck paint [2023], Volvo 7.5hp gas engine rebuilt 2023, and lots more. Tony Cahill at 647-385-8202.
Review of Bluenose - www.yachtdatabase.com
The SA/D for Bluenose with ISO 8666 reference sail is 22.4, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 24.8. Low High 86% 0 50 100 The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 86% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind.
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One thing about some of these older designs they sometimes have surprisingly little wetted surface compared to a boat like a J-24 which is beamy, comparatively flat bottom. If that is the case with the Bluenose, given its comparatively large sailplan for the type, it might actually have good light air performance, perhaps at the price of being ...
The Bluenose 24 is a fine little boat. There were a couple at the RMC sailing club, long ago, and there are still a few in our area. Although the sailing attributes should not be an issue, you might consider the costs. Moving a boat cross country may cost more than the value of the boat.
Beginning in 1946, the first 77 boats were built of wood (most by Barkhouse Boatyard Ltd. of Nova Scotia). The designer, W. J. Roue, granted McVay that rights to build the boat in fiberglass which began in 1960 and continued until 1972. The fiberglass version was given a small cuddy immediately behind the mast. A few keel/cb versions were built.
Beginning in 1946, the first 77 boats were built of wood (most by Barkhouse Boatyard Ltd. of Nova Scotia). The designer, W. J. Roue, granted McVay the rights to build the boat in fiberglass which began in 1960 and continued until 1972. The fiberglass version was given a small cuddy immediately behind the mast. A few keel/cb versions were built.
The prospective new owner of the old Bluenose 24 had two objectives to satisfy in the hunt for his new yacht: the boat had to be beautiful and classic AND it would serve as an ornamental anchor in front of his Muskoka cottage. Stuart Cotrelle came to Gordon Laco, a friend, sailor and supplier of finer boat hardware and accessories, with performance specifications of the yacht he wanted to buy
68.00 sq ft (6.317 m 2) Total sail area. 218 sq ft (20.3 m 2) [1] [ edit on Wikidata] The Bluenose is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by William James Roué as a one design racer and first built in 1946. Roué was also the designer of the Bluenose racing schooner, built in 1921. The term Bluenoser is a nickname for people from Nova Scotia.
The SA/D for Bluenose 24 with ISO 8666 reference sail is 22.8, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 25.2. Low High 90% 0 50 100 The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 90% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind.
The Bluenose is a 23.42ft fractional sloop designed by W. J. Roué and built in wood or fiberglass by McVay Fiberglass Yachts Ltd. since 1946. 180 units have been built. The Bluenose is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Description. 1980 Bluenose 24. Just Listed. More pics to follow. Beautiful sailboat with a recent refit. Features include 2 new sails [2023 used once], new running rigging [2023], new Harken hardware, hull and deck paint [2023], Volvo 7.5hp gas engine rebuilt 2023, and lots more. Tony Cahill at 647-385-8202.
The SA/D for Bluenose with ISO 8666 reference sail is 22.4, with a 135% genua the SA/D is 24.8. Low High 86% 0 50 100 The SA/D ratio indicates that it is faster than 86% of all similar sailboat designs in light wind.