Aquarius 23-2
Description
The Aquarius 23-2 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
| Designer | Peter Barrett |
|---|---|
| Builder | Coastal Recreation |
| Length | 22.670 ft |
| LOA | 22.670 ft |
| LWL | 21.170 ft |
| Beam | 7.920 ft |
| Displacement | 2580 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.700 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 22 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.70 ft |
| p | 23.67 ft |
| e | 10.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 ft | 8.70 ft | 23.67 ft | 10.42 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Aquarius 23-2 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 23.67 ft - (7215 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.42 ft - (3176 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.38 ft - (7736 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.53 ft - (7782 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 127.616 ft² |
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Aquarius 23-2 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 18.93 ft - (5770 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.01 ft - (3661 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.85 ft - (4831 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.01 ft - (3051 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 94.73 ft² |
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Aquarius 23-2 - GENOA
| Luff | * 22.48 ft - (6852 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.47 ft - (4410 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.82 ft - (6346 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.05 ft - (3978 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 146.66 ft² |
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Aquarius 23-2 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 22.48 ft - (6852 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.36 ft - (4377 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.68 ft - (6303 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 242.11 ft² |
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