North Wind 23 (NW 7)
Description
The North Wind 23 (later renamed NW 7 around 1978) is a compact fiberglass trailerable sailboat designed by Scott Kaufman and built by North Wind Yachts in Blachly, Oregon, starting in 1976. Production numbers are unknown but likely low (under 100 units), making it a rare find today. It features a swing keel with outboard rudder for shallow-water versatility and easy trailering, paired with a masthead sloop rig for simple single-handing. Ideal as a daysailer or pocket cruiser for 2-4, it offers a cozy cuddy cabin with V-berths, basic galley, and portable head under 6 ft headroom (extendable with optional pop-top).
Construction Details
| Designer | Scott Kaufman |
|---|---|
| Builder | North Wind Yachts in Blachly, Oregon |
| Length | 22.667 ft |
| LOA | 22.667 ft |
| LWL | 19.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 2100 lb |
| Ballast | 400 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.833 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 23.75 ft |
| e | 9.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft | 9 ft | 23.75 ft | 9.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
North Wind 23 (NW 7) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 23.75 ft - (7239 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.22 ft - (7687 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.36 ft - (7730 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 115.64 ft² |
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North Wind 23 (NW 7) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 24.83 ft - (7568 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | 22.92 ft - (6986 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 9.91 ft - (3021 mm) |
| Area | 123.04 ft² |
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North Wind 23 (NW 7) - GENOA
| Luff | 26.92 ft - (8205 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | 25.83 ft - (7873 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 13.4 ft - (4084 mm) |
| Area | 180.4 ft² |
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