The Oysterman 23 is a 31.25ft masthead sloop designed by Chappelle and built in fiberglass by Menger Boatworks (USA) since 1977.
The Oysterman 23 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is not stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Oysterman 23 | ||
| Length | 31.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 31.39 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 19.23 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 123.91 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.43 | ||
| Capsize | 2.33 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull centerboard with outboard rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 1.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.15 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 370 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 32 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 | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Menger Boatworks (USA) | ||
| Designer | Chappelle | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |