The Family cat 23 is a 23.0ft gaff head cat designed by William Garden and built in fiberglass by Halman Manufacturing Co. since 1978.
12 units have been built.
The Family cat 23 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Family cat 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 23.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 299.81 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.15 | ||
| Capsize | 2.20 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.10 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Gaff head Cat | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 414 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 14 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Halman Manufacturing Co. | ||
| Designer | William Garden | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 12 |
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