Merit 23 Sprint Retractable Keel
Description
The Merit 23 sprint retractable keel is a sailboat. Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.50 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 9.60 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 ft | 8.50 ft | 23 ft | 9.60 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.6 ft - (2926 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.4 ft - (7437 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.61 ft - (7501 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 114.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.41 ft - (7135 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.17 ft - (3405 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.78 ft - (2981 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 114.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.8 ft - (8473 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.65 ft - (4161 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.23 ft - (7995 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.05 ° |
| Area | * 177.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 24.83 ft - (7568 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.2 ft - (3109 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.07 ° |
| Area | * 136.45 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.8 ft - (8473 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.02 ft - (4273 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.58 ft - (7797 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 292 ft² |
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