Kells 23
7 / 25 - score 51%
The Kells 23 is a 22.92ft fractional sloop designed by Paul A. Lindh and built in fiberglass by Kells Corp. (USA) between 1971 and 1980.
The Kells 23 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
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Main features 44%
Model | Kells 23 | ||
Length | 22.92 ft (63%) | the closest to 23.75 ft | |
Beam | 7.58 ft (26%) | the closest to 7.09 ft | |
Draft | 0.92 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 58%
Sail area / displ. | 16.88 (44%) | the closest to 17.81 | |
Ballast / displ. | 20.19 % | ||
Displ. / length | 199.03 | ||
Comfort ratio | 13.89 (73%) | the closest to 14.23 | |
Capsize | 2.21 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 18 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
Displacement | 2600 lbs | ||
Ballast | 525 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.69 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 199 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 99.44 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 99.75 sq.ft | ||
I | 22.60 ft | ||
J | 8.80 ft | ||
P | 21 ft | ||
E | 9.50 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 | Kells Corp. (USA) | ||
Designer | Paul A. Lindh | ||
First built | 1971 | ||
Last built | 1980 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |