The International 23 is a 23.75ft masthead sloop designed by Helsen and built in fiberglass since 1975.
The International 23 is a light sailboat which is a 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 | International 23 | ||
| Length | 23.75 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.33 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.53 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.13 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 176.91 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 14.24 | ||
| Capsize | 2.20 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3090 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.97 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 245 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 30.42 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 143.91 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 100.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28.08 ft | ||
| J | 10.25 ft | ||
| P | 23 ft | ||
| E | 8.75 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Helsen | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |