Aquarius 23-2
Description
The Aquarius 23-3 is a compact, trailerable sailboat designed as a recreational cruiser for day sailing, weekend trips, and beginner use. Introduced in 1970 by American designer Peter Barrett, it was produced by Coastal Recreation, Inc. (USA) until 1977. The design emphasizes simplicity, affordability, and ease of transport, making it a popular entry-level choice for aspiring sailors.
Construction Details
| Builder | Coastal Recreation |
|---|---|
| Length | 23.000 ft |
| LOA | 22.670 ft |
| LWL | 21.170 ft |
| Beam | 7.920 ft |
| Displacement | 2580 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.700 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25.30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.70 ft |
| p | 23.75 ft |
| e | 9.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.30 ft | 8.70 ft | 23.75 ft | 9.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.75 ft - (7239 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Leech | * 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.19 ft - (7678 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 113.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.083 ft - (7340 mm) |
| Foot | 10.58 ft - (3225 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.17 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.02 ft - (3054 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -0.33 ° |
| Area | * 120.71 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.4 ft - (6523 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.2 ft - (3414 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.97 ft - (6696 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 125.86 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.95 ft - (3338 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -6.85 ° |
| Area | * 117.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Foot | 14.42 ft - (4395 mm) |
| Leech | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 155.17 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.56 ° |
| Area | * 172.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.42 ft - (7748 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.73 ft - (4185 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.08 ft - (8559 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 157.47 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.7 ft - (4176 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -15.2 ° |
| Area | * 174.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 25.42 ft - (7748 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 15.66 ft - (4773 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.66 ft - (4773 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 338 ft² |
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