The Kittiwake 23 is a 23.58ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Kenner Boat Company between 1972 and 1978.
The Kittiwake 23 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Kittiwake 23 | ||
| Length | 23.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.56 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.54 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 295.36 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.31 | ||
| Capsize | 1.92 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 17.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.65 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 247 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 121 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 126 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.50 ft | ||
| J | 8.80 ft | ||
| P | 24 ft | ||
| E | 10.50 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 | Kenner Boat Company | ||
| Designer | Carl Alberg | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |