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SPIRIT 23

Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1978–1981

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Dimensions

LOA
23 ft
LWL
20 ft
Beam
7.92 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Min Draft
2 ft
Displacement
2,800 lbs
Ballast
800 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.25 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
156
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
28.6%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
215 sq ft
I
25 ft
J
8.67 ft
P
22.5 ft
E
9.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Keel/Cbrd.
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1981
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Headroom
4.75 ft
Notes: An earlier version was known as the NORTH AMERICAN 23. It was renamed after North American Yachts was sold off by powerboat manufacturer Glastron. \nThe SPIRIT 23 was also available with a fixed keel (See Spirit 23K).\nAlso available with either a standard coach roof or a lifting 'pop top'. Headroom with the "pop top" up = 6.17ft.\nSPIRIT 23 was built in Austin, Texas, USA.

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
NORTH AMERICAN 23 23 1976 Masthead Sloop
SPIRIT 23 K 23 1978 Masthead Sloop