Kirby 23
8 / 15 - score 56%
The Kirby 23 is a 23.0ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Kirby and built in fiberglass since 1985.
6 units have been built.
The Kirby 23 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has an average score and ranks in the low half. You might find a better tradeoff.
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Main features 28%
| Model | Kirby 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft (23%) | the closest to 21.42 ft | |
| Beam | 7.75 ft (33%) | the closest to 8.17 ft | |
| Draft | 3.92 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 84%
| Sail area / displ. | 24.25 (75%) | the closest to 24.79 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 161.25 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 12.08 (93%) | the closest to 12 | |
| Capsize | 2.32 |
Hull 55%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18.80 ft (55%) | the closest to 18.01 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.81 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 271 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 111.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 161 sq.ft | ||
| I | 25.75 ft | ||
| J | 8.67 ft | ||
| P | 28 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Bruce Kirby | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 6 |