⛵ Sailboat DB

NW 7

Masthead Sloop • Swing keel w/outboard rudder • Built 1976

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Dimensions

LOA
22.67 ft
LWL
19.5 ft
Beam
8 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Min Draft
0.83 ft
Displacement
2,100 lbs
Ballast
400 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.50 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
26.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
126
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
19.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
276 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Swing keel w/outboard rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Cast iron

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Power
8 hp
Engine Type
Outboard
Water
18 gal
Headroom
6 ft
Notes: Originally called the NW 23. The name was changed around 1978.\nSail area:\n- Main: 108 ft²\n- Jib: 109 ft²\n- #1 Genoa: 168 ft²\n- #2 Genoa: 140 ft²\n- Spinnaker: 468 ft²\n- Storm jib: 40 ft²\nMany boats opted for a 10 hp outboard\n6 ft headroom was available with the optional pop top.\nAlso available with a fixed keel.\nThe water tank was optional.