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Elite 324

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1983–1988

A Philippe Harle-designed masthead sloop that served as the foundation for the Feeling 960

Designed by Phillipe Harle & Philippe H. Harle, built by Kirie.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 20 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 20
CoastalBluewater

2.08 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.08
LightHeavy

216 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 216
EasygoingPowered-up

17.3 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.

Sail area / displacement 17.3
TenderStiff

36% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 36%

A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
35.7%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.3
Displacement / length
215.6
Comfort ratio
20.2
Capsize screening
2.08
Hull speed
6.8 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
980
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1983–1988
Designer
Phillipe Harle, Philippe H. Harle
Builder
Kirie

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Albin Marine Nova 3310.06 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA Peter Norlin-designed fractional sloop with a high ballast ratio, built in Sweden under various names for nearly two decades
Dehler Yachts 3410.10 mSame hull family0.3 m longerAn IOR 3/4 ton racer-cruiser designed by Van de Stadt, offering a balanced performance pedigree in a comfortable hull
Cal Boats 3410.13 mSame hull family0.3 m longerA masthead sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, favoured by Jensen Marine founder Jack Jensen for personal cruising
Hunter Marine 319.55 mSame hull family0.3 m shorterA Cortland Steck design featuring a B&R rig and a fin keel, built for coastal cruising between 1983 and 1987
Moody 33310.06 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA twin-keel cruiser featuring an aft cabin with a double berth accessible directly from the saloon
Elvstrom 329.56 mSame hull family0.3 m shorterA versatile 1/2 Ton masthead sloop offered in flush deck or coach roof versions, sharing a hull with several other designs

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