Coastal Recreation Inc. Aquarius 23
Sailboat
22′ 8″
Since 1969
Overview
- Builder
- Coastal Recreation Inc.
- Model
- Aquarius 23
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1969–1976
- Designer
- Peter Barrett / Stan Miller
- Hull
- Swing Keel
- Hull material
- FG w/balsa cored deck
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 22′ 8″ (6.92 m)
- Waterline length
- 21′ 2″ (6.46 m)
- Beam
- 7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
- Draft
- 1′ 1″ (0.34 m)
- Displacement
- 2,280 lb (1,034 kg)
- Ballast
- 815 lb (370 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 228 sq ft (21.1 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 22′ (6.71 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 8′ 8″ (2.65 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 23′ 8″ (7.22 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 21.0
- Displacement / length
- 107
- Ballast ratio
- 36%
- Capsize screening
- 2.40
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG w/balsa cored deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.