The Kells 23 is a 22.92ft fractional sloop designed by Paul A. Lindh and built in fiberglass by Kells Corp. (USA) between 1971 and 1980.
The Kells 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.
Main features
| Model | Kells 23 | ||
| Length | 22.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.88 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 20.19 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 199.03 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.89 | ||
| Capsize | 2.21 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 525 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.69 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 199 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 99.44 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 99.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 22.60 ft | ||
| J | 8.80 ft | ||
| P | 21 ft | ||
| E | 9.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Kells Corp. (USA) | ||
| Designer | Paul A. Lindh | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1980 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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