The Merit 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by Paul Yates and built in fiberglass by Merit Marine Inc. since 1984.
The Merit 23 is a light sailboat which is a very high 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 | Merit 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.70 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 23.64 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 110.65 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 8.15 | ||
| Capsize | 2.68 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.70 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.84 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 210 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 113.52 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 96.57 sq.ft | ||
| I | 25.80 ft | ||
| J | 8.80 ft | ||
| P | 21.70 ft | ||
| E | 8.90 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 | Merit Marine Inc. | ||
| Designer | Paul Yates | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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