Ontario Yachts Co. Ltd. Blazer 23 Kirby

Sailboat 23′ Since 1988

Overview

Builder
Ontario Yachts Co. Ltd.
Model
Blazer 23 Kirby
Type
Sailboat
Built
1988 on
Designer
Bruce Kirby
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
23′ (7.01 m)
Waterline length
18′ 10″ (5.73 m)
Beam
7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
Displacement
2,200 lb (998 kg)
Ballast
900 lb (408 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
272 sq ft (25.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
25′ 9″ (7.85 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ 11″ (2.71 m)
P (mainsail luff)
26′ (7.92 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 2″ (3.41 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
25.7

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

Displacement / length
148

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
2.43

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
lead
Construction
FG

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