Kirby 8M - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 34.50 | 10.52 |
| J | 10.80 | 3.29 |
| P | 29.80 | 9.08 |
| E | 9.50 | 2.90 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 34.50 | 10.52 |
| JSP | 10.80 | 3.29 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 10.8 | 3.3 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 186.3 | 17.3 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 152.9 | 14.2 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 339.2 | 31.5 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 316.7 | 29.5 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 26.3 | 8.0 |
| LWL | 21.3 | 6.5 |
| Beam | 9.5 | 2.9 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 5050 lbs. | 2291 kgs. |
| Ballast | 2450 lbs. | 1111 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Displac. / LOA | 192.02 | 286.38 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Bruce Kirby |
| Builder | Evasion Sailboats (CAN) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1978 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 22 |