SPIRIT 23
Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1978–1981
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.
The SPIRIT 23 was also available with a fixed keel (See Spirit 23K).
Also available with either a standard coach roof or a lifting 'pop top'. Headroom with the "pop top" up = 6.17ft.
SPIRIT 23 was built in Austin, Texas, USA.
Designer
Builder
- Glastron (USA) (1956)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH AMERICAN 23 | 23 | 1976 | Masthead Sloop |
| SPIRIT 23 K | 23 | 1978 | Masthead Sloop |