Blazer 23
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The Blazer 23 is a Canadian
The Blazer 23 is a cruising development of the Sonar, using the same hull design, but with a larger cabin with ports and a commensurately smaller cockpit, but slightly more sail area. It is very similar to the Kirby 23.[1][3]
Production
The design was built by Ontario Yachts in Canada, starting in 1988, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]
Design
The Blazer 23 is a recreational
The boat has a draft of 3.75 ft (1.14 m) with the standard keel.[1][3]
The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and manoeuvring.[1][3]
The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and two straight settees in the main cabin. The galley is located on both sides, just aft of the bow cabin. The galley is equipped with a two-burner stove on the starboard side and a sink on the port side. The head is located under the bow cabin "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 42 in (110 cm).[1][3]
For safety the design is equipped with foam flotation.[3]
The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 180 and a hull speed of 5.8 kn (10.7 km/h).[3]
Operational history
In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote that the boat provides, "exceptionally spritely performance in light and moderate air. Foam flotation for safety is also a plus. Worst features: Low profile and an extra-long cockpit result in a short, low cabin with significantly less accommodation space than the Blazer's comp[etitor]s. Due to her deep draft and deep, nonfolding rudder, using a hoist rather than a ramp for launching is a virtual necessity."[3]
See also
Related development
References
- ^ a b c d e f g McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Blazer 23 (Kirby) sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Bruce Kirby". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-07-163652-0
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Ontario Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.