Kirby 23 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 25.75 | 7.85 |
| J | 8.67 | 2.64 |
| P | 28.00 | 8.53 |
| E | 11.50 | 3.51 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 25.75 | 7.85 |
| JSP | 8.67 | 2.64 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 8.7 | 2.6 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 111.6 | 10.4 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 173.9 | 16.2 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 285.5 | 26.5 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 189.8 | 17.7 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 23.0 | 7.0 |
| LWL | 18.8 | 5.7 |
| Beam | 7.8 | 2.4 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 2400 lbs. | 1089 kgs. |
| Ballast | 900 lbs. | 408 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.38 | 0.37 |
| Displac. / LOA | 104.35 | 155.57 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Bruce Kirby |
| Builder | Ross Marine |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1985 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 6 |