The South coast 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by South Coast Seacraft Co. since 1965.
250 units have been built.
The South coast 23 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | South coast 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 312.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.61 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 17.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3750 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1475 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.61 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 246 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 120.31 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 126 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.50 ft | ||
| J | 8.75 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 | South Coast Seacraft Co. | ||
| Designer | Carl Alberg | ||
| First built | 1965 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 250 |