Starwind 223
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1984 |
| Builder(s) | Wellcraft Marine Corp (Starwind division) |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 2,435 lb (1,104 kg) |
| Draft | 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with centerboard down, 1.83 ft (0.56 m) with centerboard up |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 22.25 ft (6.78 m) |
| LWL | 19.33 ft (5.89 m) |
| Beam | 8.50 ft (2.59 m) |
| Engine type | Outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centerboard |
| Ballast | 700 lb (318 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 22.50 ft (6.86 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 7.67 ft (2.34 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 25.00 ft (7.62 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 10.75 ft (3.28 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Mainsail area | 134.38 sq ft (12.484 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 86.29 sq ft (8.017 m2) |
| Total sail area | 220.66 sq ft (20.500 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 264 (average) |
The Starwind 223 is an American trailerable sailboat, that was designed by and first built in 1984.[1][2]
The design was built by the Starwind division of Wellcraft Marine Corp in the United States and later built by Rebel Industries[citation needed] near Sarasota Florida, but it is now out of production.[1][3]
Design[]
The Starwind 223 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable centerboard keel. It displaces 2,435 lb (1,104 kg) and carries 700 lb (318 kg) of ballast.[1]
The boat has a draft of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the centerboard extended and 1.83 ft (0.56 m) with it retracted, allowing ground transportation on a trailer.[1]
The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1]
The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 264 with a high of 261 and low of 270. It has a hull speed of 5.89 kn (10.91 km/h).[4]
See also[]
- List of sailing boat types
Similar sailboats
- Alberg 22
- Buccaneer 220
- Cape Dory 22
- Catalina 22
- Capri 22
- CS 22
- DS-22
- Edel 665
- Falmouth Cutter 22
- Hunter 22
- J/22
- Marlow-Hunter 22
- Marshall 22
- Nonsuch 22
- Pearson Electra
- Pearson Ensign
- Precision 23
- Ranger 22
- Santana 22
- Seaward 22
- Spindrift 22
- Tanzer 22
- Triton 22
- US Yachts US 22
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Browning, Randy (2018). "Starwind 223 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Cortland Steck". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Starwind (USA)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for Starwind 223". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
External links[]
Media related to Starwind 223 at Wikimedia Commons
- Keelboats
- 1980s sailboat type designs
- Sailing yachts
- Trailer sailers