American 23
246 / 1980 - score 88%
The American 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by Arthur S Henry and built in fiberglass by American Mariner Industries since 1978.
The American 23 is a light sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features
| Model | American 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 88%
| Sail area / displ. | 14.83 (88%) | the closest to 15.01 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 28.57 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 168.72 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.14 | ||
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel shoal draft | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 1.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.14 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 213 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 119.85 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 93.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 23.50 ft | ||
| J | 10.20 ft | ||
| P | 23.30 ft | ||
| E | 8 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 | American Mariner Industries | ||
| Designer | Arthur S Henry | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |