Kirby 8m
3 / 35 - score 67%
The Kirby 8m is a 26.33ft masthead sloop designed by Bruce Kirby and built in fiberglass since 1978.
22 units have been built.
The Kirby 8m is a moderate weight 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.
Kirby 8m for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 44%
| Model | Kirby 8m | ||
| Length | 26.33 ft (39%) | the closest to 28.05 ft | |
| Beam | 9.50 ft (48%) | the closest to 10.01 ft | |
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 90%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.88 (98%) | the closest to 17.85 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 48.51 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 232.31 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.04 (83%) | the closest to 17.31 | |
| Capsize | 2.22 |
Hull 66%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.33 ft (66%) | the closest to 20.67 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5050 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.19 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 328 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 186.30 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 141.55 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.50 ft | ||
| J | 10.80 ft | ||
| P | 29.80 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Bruce Kirby | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 22 |