BLAZER 23 (KIRBY)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 23 ft |
| LWL | 18.75 ft |
| Beam | 7.92 ft |
| Draft | 3.75 ft |
| Displacement | 2,200 lb |
| Ballast | 900 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 25.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 8.9 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 26 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.18 ft |
| FLforestay | 8.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 271.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 114.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 194.8 sq ft |
About the BLAZER 23 (KIRBY)
Same hull design as the SONAR OD but with longer trunk cabin, smaller cockpit and slightly more sail area. Similar to the KIRBY 23.
The Blazer 23 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Bruce Kirby and built by Ontario Yachts Co. Ltd. in Canada. Production was limited to the year 1988, with the total number of hulls built remaining unconfirmed in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and day sailing, particularly for owners seeking a manageable, lightweight vessel that is easy to trailer and single-hand.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 2200.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.44, the Blazer 23 is not designed for extended offshore passages but offers reasonable stability for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the O'Day 23 and the Pearson 23, as they share similar length overall dimensions and target the same market of entry-level cruisers from the late 1980s.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BLAZER 23 (KIRBY) 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 23ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BLAZER 23 (KIRBY)yet 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.
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