Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/transom hung rudder
• Built 1978–1981
Dimensions
LOA
23 ft
LWL
20 ft
Beam
7.92 ft
Max Draft
3.5 ft
Displacement
3,150 lbs
Ballast
1,150 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.16
(use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
176
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
36.5%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
233.4 sq ft
I
29.9 ft
J
8.7 ft
P
25.5 ft
E
9.5 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1978
Last Built
1981
Number Built
—
Engine & Accommodations
Headroom
4.75 ft
Notes: An earlier version was known as the NORTH AMERICAN 23. It was renamed after North American Yachts was sold off by powerboat manufacturer Glastron. \nThe 23K has a lead fin keel, larger SA, taller mast, mid ship traveler and one piece FG rudder vs. the Spirit 23\nThe SPIRIT 23 was also available with a keel/centerboard (See Spirit 23).\nAlso available with either a standard coach roof or a lifting 'pop top'. Headroom with the "pop top" up = 6.17ft.\nSPIRIT 23 was built in Austin, Texas, USA.