Aloa Marine 23

Sailboat 23′ Since 1968

Overview

Builder
Aloa Marine
Model
23
Type
Sailboat
Built
1968–1979
Designer
J.M. L'Hermenier
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
23′ (7.01 m)
Waterline length
17′ 11″ (5.46 m)
Beam
8′ (2.44 m)
Displacement
2,205 lb (1,000 kg)
Ballast
882 lb (400 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
186 sq ft (17.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
22′ 4″ (6.80 m)
J (foretriangle base)
6′ 11″ (2.10 m)
P (mainsail luff)
22′ (6.71 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 2″ (2.80 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
172

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
40%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.46

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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