The Sonic 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by Joseph D'Alessio and built in fiberglass since 1981.
The Sonic 23 is a light 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.
Main features
| Model | Sonic 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.17 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.12 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 189.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.92 | ||
| Capsize | 2.02 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 242 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 30.67 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 135 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 106.95 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27 ft | ||
| J | 10 ft | ||
| P | 23 ft | ||
| E | 9.30 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 | Joseph D'Alessio | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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