AQUARIUS 23
Fractional Sloop • Swing Keel • Built 1969–1976
Dimensions
- LOA
- 22.67 ft
- LWL
- 21.17 ft
- Beam
- 7.92 ft
- Max Draft
- 4.58 ft
- Min Draft
- 1.08 ft
- Displacement
- 2,280 lbs
- Ballast
- 815 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.41 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 20.1
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 107
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 35.7%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 218 sq ft
- I
- 22 ft
- J
- 8.7 ft
- P
- 23.7 ft
- E
- 10.3 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Swing Keel
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG w/balsa cored deck
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1969
- Last Built
- 1976
- Number Built
- —
Notes: Weight of keel: 165 lbs.\nSimilar to BALBOA 23.\nRe-introduced (1976?) as the AQUARIUS 7.0 with modifications including transom mounted rudder.\n\nDimensions for alternative masthead rig:\nI:25.3'\t\nJ:8.7'\nP:22.7'\nE:10.7'
Designer
- Peter Barrett (1935–2000)
Builder
- Coastal Recreation Inc. (1968–1981)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALBOA 23 | 22.67 | 1969 | Fractional Sloop |