Kells 23 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 22.60 | 6.89 |
| J | 8.80 | 2.68 |
| P | 21.00 | 6.40 |
| E | 9.50 | 2.90 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 22.60 | 6.89 |
| JSP | 8.80 | 2.68 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 8.8 | 2.7 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 99.4 | 9.2 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 107.7 | 10 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 207.2 | 19.2 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 169 | 15.8 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 22.9 | 7.0 |
| LWL | 18.0 | 5.5 |
| Beam | 7.6 | 2.3 |
| Draft | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Displacement | 2600 lbs. | 1179 kgs. |
| Ballast | 525 lbs. | 238 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Displac. / LOA | 113.54 | 168.43 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Swing Keel |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Paul A. Lindh |
| Builder | Kells Corp. (USA) |
| Construction | FG w/balsa cored deck |
| Ballast Type | Iron |
| First Build | 1971 |
| Last Build | 1980 |
| # Built | N/A |