The Raven is a 24 foot centerboard sloop, a pioneer in planing hulls. Launched in 1948, the first ones were molded plywood, the later ones were manufactured in fiberglass. The Raven has been described as the “muscle car” of sailboats and she can still hold her own against new hotshots. Besides being a performance racing boat, her large cockpit is comfortable for relaxed daysailing and was designed to be family friendly.
Length Overall 24’3″
Length Waterline 21’7″
Beam 7′
Hull Draft 7″
Draft (board down) 5’4″
Weight 1170 lbs.
Sail Area: 300 square feet
Jib: Yes
Spinnaker: Symetrical, 200 square feet
Trapeze: 3
Total Crew: 3-4
Hull Speed: 6.59 knots
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