The Grampian 23 is a 23.25ft masthead sloop designed by Alex McGruer and built in fiberglass by Grampian Marine between 1971 and 1976.
450 units have been built.
The Grampian 23 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Grampian 23 | ||
| Length | 23.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.36 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32.28 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 155.81 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 14.33 | ||
| Capsize | 2.17 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.93 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1033 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.13 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 241 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 31 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 130.68 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 110.21 sq.ft | ||
| I | 26.40 ft | ||
| J | 9.90 ft | ||
| P | 23.70 ft | ||
| E | 9.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Grampian Marine | ||
| Designer | Alex McGruer | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1976 | ||
| Number built | 450 |