Stephenson Sailboats Blue Moon 23

Sailboat 23′ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Stephenson Sailboats
Model
Blue Moon 23
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980 on
Designer
Doug Peterson
Hull
Lifting Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
23′ (7.01 m)
Waterline length
20′ 6″ (6.25 m)
Beam
8′ (2.44 m)
Draft
0′ 10″ (0.24 m)
Displacement
1,700 lb (771 kg)
Ballast
350 lb (159 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
88

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

Ballast ratio
21%

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

Capsize screening
2.68

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.