The Gulf coast 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by Martin Bludworth and built in fiberglass by Gulf Coast Sailboats between 1969 and 1978.
The Gulf coast 23 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Gulf coast 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.70 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.16 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 26.32 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 158.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.79 | ||
| Capsize | 2.37 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 17.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.61 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 212 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 101.68 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 110 sq.ft | ||
| I | 24.50 ft | ||
| J | 8.30 ft | ||
| P | 22 ft | ||
| E | 10 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 | Gulf Coast Sailboats | ||
| Designer | Martin Bludworth | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |