Coastal Recreation Inc. Aquarius 23-2

Sailboat 22′ 8″ Since 1970

Overview

Builder
Coastal Recreation Inc.
Model
Aquarius 23-2
Type
Sailboat
Built
1970–1977
Designer
Peter Barrett
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
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)
Displacement
2,580 lb (1,170 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
19.4

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

Displacement / length
121

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

Capsize screening
2.30

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG w/balsa cored deck

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

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