The Py 23 paceship is a 22.58ft masthead sloop designed by C. Raymond Hunt Assoc./John Deknatel and built in fiberglass by Paceship Yachts Ltd. between 1973 and 1981.
The Py 23 paceship is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Py 23 paceship | ||
| Length | 22.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.41 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 142.56 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.56 | ||
| Capsize | 2.37 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2460 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 945 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.96 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 225 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 133 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 92.40 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28 ft | ||
| J | 9.50 ft | ||
| P | 24 ft | ||
| E | 7.70 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 | Paceship Yachts Ltd. | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt Assoc./John Deknatel | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |