Wavelength 24
Description
The Wavelength 24 is a lightweight, high-performance trailerable racer/cruiser designed by Paul Lindenberg (a Florida-based naval architect known for fast, MORC-optimized designs; he passed away in 2024). It was built primarily by W. D. Schock Corp. (USA, Corona, California) from 1982 to 1990, with 87 hulls produced in that run (production restarted briefly from 2005–2021, resuming from hull #100 after the original series). The Lindenberg 24 is essentially the prototype/early version (e.g., hull #1 from ~1981, built directly by Lindenberg Yachts), which evolved into the Wavelength 24 under Schock's production—sharing the same design DNA as a Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) racer with excellent light-air speed, quick planing downwind, and responsive handling. It features fiberglass construction, a fin keel with spade rudder (internally mounted for clean lines), a walk-through reverse transom, tiller steering, and a simple masthead sloop rig—offering a small cabin for occasional overnights (2–4 berths, basic amenities) while prioritizing performance over heavy cruising comforts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Paul Lindenberg |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock Corp. (USA) |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.330 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 2500 lb |
| Ballast | 1100 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.50 ft |
| p | 27.33 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.25 ft | 9.50 ft | 27.33 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Wavelength 24 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27.33 ft - (8330 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.64 ft - (8729 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.85 ft - (8793 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 144.45 ft² |
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Wavelength 24 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.13 ft - (7964 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.48 ft - (3804 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.86 ft - (6968 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.07 ° |
| Area | * 142.64 ft² |
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Wavelength 24 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.03 ft - (9458 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.3 ft - (8931 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.95 ° |
| Area | * 221.1 ft² |
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Wavelength 24 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 31.03 ft - (9458 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.68 ft - (4779 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.55 ft - (8702 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 365 ft² |
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Wavelength 24 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 33.65 ft - (10257 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Leech | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 568 ft² |
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Wavelength 24 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.03 ft - (9458 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 451 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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