The Iw 23 is a 22.47ft masthead sloop designed by Ivar Åkesson and built in fiberglass by IW-Varvet (SWE) between 1964 and 1969.
215 units have been built.
The Iw 23 is a light sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Iw 23 | ||
| Length | 22.47 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.38 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.61 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.17 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 193.69 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.37 | ||
| Capsize | 1.98 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.68 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.61 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3307 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1389 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.94 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 196 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 91.90 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 105.98 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.23 ft | ||
| J | 6.75 ft | ||
| P | 23.95 ft | ||
| E | 8.85 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 | IW-Varvet (SWE) | ||
| Designer | Ivar Åkesson | ||
| First built | 1964 | ||
| Last built | 1969 | ||
| Number built | 215 |
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