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.