The Watkins 23 xl is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by Helsen/Watkins and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1973 and 1980.
400 units have been built.
The Watkins 23 xl is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is 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 | Watkins 23 xl | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 143.78 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.66 | ||
| Capsize | 2.36 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.80 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.96 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 200 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 108 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 91.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 24 ft | ||
| J | 9 ft | ||
| P | 21 ft | ||
| E | 8.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 15 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Watkins Yachts | ||
| Designer | Helsen/Watkins | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 1980 | ||
| Number built | 400 |
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