Seller's Description
The owner bought this boat in 2010
General condition and any additional information
without question, this vessel provides absolute live aboard comfort with infinite range. minimal operating and maintenance costs. Wickford RI mooring ball available summer 2020
Standard features
The Aquarius 23 has a roomy 8 ft. Beam and a swing keel. The boat was designed as a day sailer with a minimal interior. Vessel was gutted in 2010/2011 and completely refittedwith a Beneteau 23 inspired interior to the turn of $30k+.Insanity, of course. Having downgraded from a Cabo Rico 38, I still wanted the amenities and comfort of a big boat Plus trailerability. I have enjoyed 8 summers on board everywhere from Chesapeake Bay. Georgian Bay, Ontario, Lake Champlain, Narragansett Bay (5 summers). Now past 80, its time to let others enjoy Perfect Timing.
Extra gear included
One person electric mast raising system. Any boat ramp, anywhere Electronics: Pro Tech 1230i Plus Battery Charger West Marine VHF DSC Marine Radio Dual MXCP 43 digital media marine receiver Garmin GPSMAP 400/500 Series Depth sounder Ritchie Compass Venture SR2 2 sets fitted V berth sheets 2- 224 amp hour gel batteries new window coverings 2019 2 self inflating life vests + life jackets Dock fenders and dock lines wind scoop. Additional items: Custom aluminum dual axle trailer $1900. 11 foot Zodiac with 6 hp 4 cycle Mercury outboard $900.
Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior
Exterior:Complete Awlgrip exterior. New rigging, Roller furling genoa, main and cover (2019), SS Bimini and stern pulpit, built in anchor locker, cockpit lazarette, Bomar 20 x 20 forward hatch, nylon hand rails, Lexan companionway cover, custom canvas dodger, ( standing headroom in galley area). Bimini top and extension cockpit cover, custom cockpit cushions. 15 gal. fuel tank. 9.8 4 Cycle long shaft electric start Tahatsu outboard. Interior: Custom seat cushions, Porta Potti, full extension under berth drawers for easy access, dining for 5 in salon, complete galley including built in 3+ cu. ft. ice box, alcohol stove, pot and pan locker, 2 huge full extension food and accessory drawers, large sink 16 x 18 x 9 deep (spaghetti pot size) , under sink trash bin and cleaning supplies. Standing head room in galley( essential for live aboard). Electronics tower, 15 bottle build in wine storage. 4 LED gooseneck cabin lights.
Specs
- Designer
- Peter Barrett
- Builder
- Coastal Recreation Inc.
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- ?
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Swing
- Rudder
- ?
- Construction
- FG w/balsa cored deck
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 22′ 8″ / 6.9 m
- Waterline Length
- 21′ 1″ / 6.5 m
- Beam
- 7′ 10″ / 2.4 m
- Draft
- 1′ 0″ / 0.3 m — 4′ 7″ / 1.4 m
- Displacement
- 2,280 lb / 1,034 kg
- Ballast
- 820 lb / 370 kg (Lead)
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 218′² / 20.3 m²
- Total Sail Area
- 218′² / 20.2 m²
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 122′² / 11.3 m²
- P
- 23′ 8″ / 7.2 m
- E
- 10′ 3″ / 3.1 m
- Air Draft
- ?
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 96′² / 8.9 m²
- I
- 22′ 0″ / 6.7 m
- J
- 8′ 8″ / 2.7 m
- Forestay Length
- 23′ 7″ / 7.2 m
Auxilary Power
- Make
- ?
- Model
- ?
- HP
- ?
- Fuel Type
- ?
- Fuel Capacity
- ?
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- ?
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- ?
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
8.9 kn
Classic: 6.16 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
20.1
>20: high performance
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
35.8
<40: less stiff, less powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
107.4
100-200: light
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
10.3
<20: lightweight racing boat
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
2.4
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
Weight of keel: 165 lbs.
Similar to BALBOA 23.
Re-introduced (1976?) as the AQUARIUS 7.0 with modifications including transom mounted rudder.
Dimensions for alternative masthead rig:
I:25.3’
J:8.7’
P:22.7’
E:10.7’
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