The Crystal 23 is a 22.75ft masthead sloop designed by Alan Buchanan and built in fiberglass by Seamaster Ltd. (UK) since 1961.
The Crystal 23 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Crystal 23 | ||
| Length | 22.75 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 27.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 223.26 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.19 | ||
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 830 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.71 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 225 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Seamaster Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Alan Buchanan | ||
| First built | 1961 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |