BALT 23
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 23.13 ft |
| LWL | 20.67 ft |
| Beam | 8.33 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft/ 0.98 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,976 lb |
| Ballast | 915.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.1 kn |
About the BALT 23
Hull length: 6.76m / 22.18ft Ballast: 370Kg (lead ballast on the bottom of the hull) plus 45Kg on the center board. Optional asym: 32 sqm/344.45 sq ft Trailerable. Sold as the Fan 23 in Germany Thanks to Hugo Alves for updates and brochures.
The Balt 23 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Jacek Centkowski and built by Balt-Yacht, with production records indicating a start year of 1990. As the specific hull count is not definitively recorded in the available data, prospective buyers should rely on the boat's established reputation for efficient design within its class rather than production volume statistics.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable, lightweight package that is easy to trailer and dock. Its dimensions and rigging make it particularly appropriate for single-handers or couples looking for a low-maintenance entry into sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 2976.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.32, the Balt 23 is designed for protected coastal waters and lacks the heavy displacement and structural robustness required for serious offshore bluewater passage making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Catalina 22 and O'Day 23, as they share similar LOA dimensions and target the same market of affordable, trailerable cruisers. The Balt 23 distinguishes itself with a fractional sloop rig and a slightly lighter displacement profile compared to many of its American contemporaries.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BALT 23 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 23.13ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BALT 23yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BALT 23? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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