EDEL 730
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 23.95 ft |
| LWL | 16.24 ft |
| Beam | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft/ 2.3 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,756 lb |
| Ballast | 1,102.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.4 kn |
About the EDEL 730
A fixed keel version was also available. draft: 4.59'.
The Edel 730 is a compact, lightweight masthead sloop designed by Maurice Edel and built in France between 1981 and 1983. With a production run of only 50 hulls, this rare vessel offers a distinct blend of performance and simplicity for its era.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of handling and low maintenance over heavy offshore capability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 2756.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.34, the Edel 730 is designed for protected waters and lacks the heavy displacement typically required for serious bluewater passagemaking.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s to early-1980s European 23-footers like the Beneteau First 23 or O'Day 23, which share similar dimensions and a focus on recreational sailing.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the EDEL 730 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 23.95ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EDEL 730yet 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 EDEL 730? 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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