Kirby 8m


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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 is not a good fit for your usage.

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Main features 51%


Model Kirby 8m
Length 26.33 ft (51%) the closest to 25.11 ft
Beam 9.50 ft
Draft 4.50 ft
Country ??
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios 7%


Sail area / displ. 17.88
Ballast / displ. 48.51 %
Displ. / length 232.31
Comfort ratio 17.04 (7%) the closest to 18.77
Capsize 2.22

Hull 84%


Hull type Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 21.33 ft (84%) the closest to 21.67 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