Kirby 23
Description
The Kirby 23 is a small sailboat designed by Bruce Kirby. She strikes a balance between performance and comfort, Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance. An ideal choice for weekend cruising, day sailing, or club racing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Kirby |
|---|---|
| Length | 23.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.000 ft |
| LWL | 18.800 ft |
| Beam | 7.750 ft |
| Displacement | 2400 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.67 ft |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.75 ft | 8.67 ft | 28 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.65 ft - (9037 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.9 ft - (9114 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 166.24 ft² |
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