| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ted Tyler |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1961 |
| Builder | Tylercraft |
| Role | Cruiser |
| Name | Tylercraft 24 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) |
| Draft | 2.00 ft (0.61 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | monohull |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| LOA | 24.00 ft (7.32 m) |
| LWL | 20.00 ft (6.10 m) |
| Beam | 7.42 ft (2.26 m) |
| Engine type | outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | twin keels |
| Ballast | 1,450 lb (658 kg) |
| Rudder | skeg-mountedrudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | masthead sloop |
| Total sail area | 243.00 sq ft (22.575 m2) |
TheTylercraft 24, also called theTyler 24, is an Americantrailerablesailboat that was designed byTed Tyler as acruiser and first built in 1961.[1][2]
The design was built byTylercraft in theUnited States, starting in 1961 and ending about 1980.[1][2][3]
The Tylercraft 24 is a recreationalkeelboat, built predominantly offiberglass, with wood trim. It has amasthead sloop rig, a spoonedraked stem, a nearly-plumbtransom, askeg-mountedrudder controlled by atiller and a fixed finkeel or twin bilge keels. There were several different models marketed over time, including adaysailer, weekend cruiser and aracer. Displacements varied from model to model, but typical is 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) with 1,450 lb (658 kg) of iron ballast.[1][2]
The boat has a draft of 2.00 ft (0.61 m) with the standard twin keels and 3.75 ft (1.14 m) with the optional fin keel. There was also acenterboard version, with a draft of 3.75 ft (1.14 m) with the centerboard extended and 2.00 ft (0.61 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water or ground transportation on atrailer.[1][2]
The boat is normally fitted with a small 4 to 8 hp (3 to 6 kW)outboard motor mounted in astern well, for docking and maneuvering. Starting in 1965, some boats were equipped with an inboardWankel engine.[1][2]
The interior design varied from year to year. A typical layout has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double"V"-berth in the bow cabin and two straight settee berths in the main cabin. Thegalley is located on the port side amidships and is equipped with a sink. Thehead is located opposite the galley on the starboard side. Cabin headroom is 72 in (183 cm).[1][2]
The design has ahull speed of 6.0 kn (11.1 km/h).[2]
The boat was at one time supported by a class club,Tylercraft sailboats.[4]