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KIRBY 23

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1985

Dimensions

LOA
23 ft
LWL
18.8 ft
Beam
7.75 ft
Max Draft
3.92 ft
Displacement
2,400 lbs
Ballast
900 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.31 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
24.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
161
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
271 sq ft
I
25.75 ft
J
8.67 ft
P
28 ft
E
11.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1985
Last Built
Number Built
6
Notes: The KIRBY 23 is a cruising version of the SONAR (One-design). Similar to BLAZER 23.

Designer

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
BLAZER 23 (KIRBY) 23 1988 Fractional Sloop