Imperial 23
13 / 77 - score 69%
The Imperial 23 is a 22.5ft masthead sloop designed by L. Wakefield and built in fiberglass by Russell Marine Ltd. since 1966.
The Imperial 23 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Imperial 23 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 62%
| Model | Imperial 23 | ||
| Length | 22.50 ft (78%) | the closest to 23 ft | |
| Beam | 7.50 ft (45%) | the closest to 7.92 ft | |
| Draft | 2.75 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 77%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.37 (99%) | the closest to 17.36 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 41.48 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 150.67 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.73 (55%) | the closest to 13.15 | |
| Capsize | 2.16 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull twin Keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1120 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 210 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 97.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 115 sq.ft | ||
| I | 25 ft | ||
| J | 7.83 ft | ||
| P | 23 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 | Russell Marine Ltd. | ||
| Designer | L. Wakefield | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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