The Irwin 65 68 is a 64.83ft staysail ketch designed by Ted Irwin and built in fiberglass by Irwin Yachts since 1981.
The Irwin 65 68 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Irwin 65 68 | ||
| Length | 64.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 17.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.62 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.94 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 210.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 46.91 | ||
| Capsize | 1.62 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 55 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 78500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 23500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.94 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1895 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 1000.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 793.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 75.50 ft | ||
| J | 26.50 ft | ||
| P | 69 ft | ||
| E | 23 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 240 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 620 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 950 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Irwin Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Irwin | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |