SOUTH COAST 23 Detailed Review
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SOUTH COAST 23. Built by South Coast Seacraft Co. and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1965. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 7.01. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.35. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.
SOUTH COAST 23 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about SOUTH COAST 23 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the south coast 23.
SOUTH COAST 23 was designed by Carl Alberg.
Who builds SOUTH COAST 23?
SOUTH COAST 23 is built by South Coast Seacraft Co..
When was SOUTH COAST 23 first built?
SOUTH COAST 23 was first built in 1965.
How long is SOUTH COAST 23?
SOUTH COAST 23 is 5.33 m in length.
What is mast height on SOUTH COAST 23?
SOUTH COAST 23 has a mast height of 7.32 m.
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Small-boat Dreams and Carl Alberg’s Classic Daysailers
In search of the perfect daysailor.
Taste is as fickle as doldrum winds, and taste in sailboats are no exception. Ten years ago we explored the world of luxury daysailors , which were (and still are) cropping up everywhere. These were beautiful day-boats, mostly gold-platers with prices beyond the reach of ordinary sailors. As such, the report was more on of an exorcism, a final attempt to shed that fantasy: “If I won the lottery . . .”
Of course, it was to no avail. We’ve still not won the lottery, and although we are quite satisfied with our present fleet, we can’t help but dream about other boats. But these days—whether due to frugality or good sense—our tastes have turned back to the hulls of earlier times, the boats Carl Alberg, especially.
Fans of “classic plastics” wouldn’t be wrong to suggest that many of the current crop of high-end daysailers bear an uncanny resemblance to Carl Alberg’s designs of the 1960s and ’70s. These, in turn can be traced back to even earlier hull forms.
Born in Sweden in 1900, Alberg emigrated to the US in 1925 after studying naval architecture at the Chalmers Institute of Technology. Probably best known for his work for Pearson and Cape Dory, he had an eye for seakindly hull forms and the aesthetically pleasing line. It is no surprise that Alberg’s design philosophy would serve to guide, or at least partly inspire the current daysailer quest.
The used boat market is flooded with good used daysailers under the $5,000 mark, and Alberg’s designs, in part because of their loyal following, generally make for good buys. Among the most affordable daysailers in the Alberg stable is the 19-foot Typhoon, one of 10 boats he designed for Cape Dory. Another Carl Alberg design, the 22-foot Ensign, of which approximately 1,600 hulls were built by Pearson, closely rivals the Typhoon in popularity.
Moving up, there’s the salty-looking 23-foot Seasprite from builder Clarke E. Ryder. From Pearson, there’s the 26-foot Commander (pictured above), at least one of which—Zoltan Gyurko’s The Way— has ventured across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Alberg’s boats are no slouches, but with their full keels and attached rudders, they are a far cry from today’s daysailers in terms of performance. Reflecting Swedish Folkboat-like proportions, they are sensible boats that can stand up to a breeze. They may be boats of a bygone era, but in our view, they are still worth every penny.
Do you have a favorite classic daysailer, or small-boat designer? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected] with your favorites, so we can include them in our next broad report on this category of beloved small boats.
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You forgot the Pearson Electra and Pearson Ensign. I once owned the Electra. It was a fine boat,
just said a fond farewell to Dr Sally, my Electra, hull#3.
The other day I saw a Kittiwake on Lake Travis, Texas. I believe it is an Alberg design.
I have one on the Maryland Eastern Shore!! Great for kids and grandkids!
Hey! I just bought a kittiwake and I will be launching it on Lake Travis next weekend! hope to see the other one you are talking about soon!!
My first boat was a Sea Sprite and I currently have a Cape Dory 27. Absolutely wonderful boats! All were built by excellent builders as well. Perfect for the Narragansett Bay.
Good implementation of the Newspaper theme ! Congrats
Don’t forget the Corinthian Sailstar series which pre-dates the Cape Dory line and is the bases for the Typhoon.
For classic boats there is also the Bayfield 25 and 29′ designs, with the 29′ having a cutter, two foresails, sailing rig. The nice thing about shallow draft full keels is you can almost always find a spot to anchor even if arriving late in the day to a crowded spot as the fin keelers have to stay in the deeper water or tip over as the tide goes out. I’ve seen this a few times. If the breeze gets up the full keel designs can put up there hull speed and keep up with fin keels of the same length without the tenderness to heel so dramatically in the gusts. In light airs the full keel needs some big sail area to hoist, genaker or such, in order to ghost along and cover the miles in a not altogether unpleasant way to get where the breeze takes you to when the sun gets over the yardarm towards the day’s end. We had great fun in our Bayfields as the kids grew up. Moving inland broke that bond with the salt sea.
A Typhoon was my first boat. Great design to learn on; particularly on the ocean. Steep learning curve. Great teacher! A Seasprite was almost my second boat. Got a Stonehorse instead. S S Crocker design. Another man who knew his business. While no regrets there, like a first love, the Typhoon holds a place in my heart. Now have a Mason. Anybody see the logical progression?
I owned a Pearson Commander for 23 years and reluctantly sold her for practically nothing when the foredeck got spongy. The guy who bought her did a full restoration. Ten years later, I would buy her back tomorrow if she were available.
BTW, the Ensign was built by Pearson, not Cape Dory. Also, the Pearson Ariel/Commander Association is a great source of knowledge about these boats. http://www.pearsonariel.org/
I have a Pearson Triton, 1965. She’s a tank but such stunning lines.
I have a Pearson Rhodes 41, but my fun boat is Gary Mull Santana 22,the best learning platform i could imagine
Started my sailing on Lake Huron with a lovely keel /centerboard Paceship PY23 at a time when I thought “tender” referred only to steaks. Great boat, and looking back, I did some crazy things, like flying a spinnaker single handed. But the sea gods took care of me in my youth. I eventually moved on to a Northern 29 and was amazed by its performance in windy conditions on Georgian Bay. The 50% ballast ratio kept it stable and kept me safe. After 13 years with the Northern I downsized to a pristine Alberg 22, the most fun, most handsome boat I ever owned. I often wish I had kept it, but my wife insisted we should again go bigger. Today I’m back to cruising on our Ticon 30, among the most spacious,rugged, and comfortable cruisers of the mid ’80’s. The Ticon performs amazingly in winds above 15 knots, and with self tailing winches, autohelm and practice….practice,can be single handed. I’m thinking we’ll grow old together.
The first keel boat I sailed was a Bristol Corinthian in Narragansett bay, 2nd was a Paul Coble design Bristol 24 Corsair, on Long Island/Block Island sounds, Currently I am on H Herreshoff designed Bristol 29.9 #17, that has taken us from New England to the Bahamas and back twice, Classic plastic from good designers and builders can’t be beat.
Fair winds, Jeff B.
I’m looking at the 29.9 in Oxford MD next week. OCD owner. Still priced way high. I’ll prolly make an offer of 20-24k. Not sure yet. Probably going to survey her. I’ve been abord. Loved it. My wife , hopefully will agree. 😉
Had an Alberg 30 for a few years raced really well in light and heavy winds..Now have an Cape dory 33 getting it ready for extended cruising and possible pond crossin! !!
Am now fitting out a Rhodes Meridian 25, my 2nd Rhodes design, having had a Swiftsure.
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Don’t forget the Alberg 21(his only regression I believe, to a fin keel), the Typhoon Sr., South Coast 23,(same hull as the Kittiwake), Cape Dory 22, Cape Dory 25D, Pearson Ariel(same hull as the Commander), and the Bristol 27, all great boats.
Alberg designed the South Coast 21, which he begrudgingly designed with a fin keel and spade rudder. That may be the only fin keel boat he designed. I sail a Pearson 26OD which has the overall look of a Pearson Commander, but with fin keel/spade rudder.
Hi to all. I totally agree with sentiments. I had a Cape Dory Typhoon 19 that I sailed all over Galveston Bay. Then stepped up to an Albin Vega 27. Both superior sailing craft and perfect singlehanders while the girlfriend sunned and served snacks. Loved to weekend on the Vega. Then stepped up to an Offshore 33 Cat Ketch with wishbone booms and it is the best singlehander along with a Nonsuch that I have sailed in larger craft. Lived on Valhalla II on the Chesapeake, and kept her when I bought a Baba 40 to live aboard for a while in Baltimore Harbor. Great boat but even with rerig with electric winches was not an easy singlehander. After several years sold her and now refitting and furnishing Offshore 33. Retiring soon and hope the rework can get done so I can go play on the coastal waters. Wish you all safe and enjoyable sailing. David Ready Virginia Beach, VA s/v Valhalla II
Since others have branched out beyond Alberg, I’ll add the Ted Brewer Quickstep 24. Modified full keel, with the sump set well back from the forefoot and the “Brewer bite” out of the after section before the attached rudder, so she never misses stays, and is a little quicker, but still only draws 3.5 ft. Also a little more tender, probably, but she heels over on her shoulder and stops there. Canoe stern sacrifices some of the hull speed increase the heeling would normally bring, I suspect. My Quickstep likes a reef when the wind gets much over 15, and when trying to tack down the Intracoastal with sandbars on either side I sometimes wish I had a fractional jib, rather than the masthead genoa she came with. Functional cabin and comfortable cockpit, and a pretty boat.
Hi – I’m looking at purchasing my first boat and there’s quickstep in my area (North East) that seems reasonable ($14k). My home waters is the Hudson River and I’m hoping for a nice day sailer that short tack up the river and run back down. Would you describe the quickstep as sporty? I like the form factor but want to make sure it’s got legs in light and strong air.
Also branching out surprised no one in the comments mentioned the Folkboat. First sailboat I ever sailed. Owner brought her in to the dock under sail and said here, I’ll get the docklines, you bring her in. It was such a sweet sailing boat I was almost hooked on them. But years past in other pursuits. Then I started working on much larger and older boats and really learned to sail on the 1891 Hay Scow Alma (2 masted schooner) who is part of San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park before getting my own boats.
Hi, Just finished a wonderful three day cruise on the Neuse River near Oriental N.C. My new old boat (1973 Cape Dory Typhoon) is a dream come true. It blew 18 plus knots all three days and never had to reef! After cruising for the last twenty years aboard a 40 foot sail boat my wife wanted to toss out the anchor so with my own health issue I down sized to the Typhoon and have never looked back. She is a dream to sail though a bit wet at times. Everyone makes comments on what great lines she has etc! If your looking for a great boat at a good price you can’t go wrong with a Typhoon. Happy sailing
Have had quite a few boats in my 66 years. However the Pearson Commander was an awesome day sailor. Even took short cruises on her. Great boat. Now I have a trawler however I believe a day sailor is in my future to just sail around the bay on a beautiful day.
Was the Ensign a Cape dory or as you stated or a Pearson?
The Ensign is a Pearson, originally called the Electra Daysailer. We have 27 of them at the Austin Yacht Club on Lake Travis. I think that they are still being built in Florida.
I had a Rhodes Pearson Vanguard 32′ for 21 years, and I now have one that is like that only more so, the Alberg designed Cape Dory 33′–a real gem that I have had for 19 years. Into classic designs–full keels, heavy etc. At 81 in Maine there is the simple joy of just being out there amongst other boaters. The CD 33′ has carried me far.
The 22’6″Carl Alberg full-keel Pearson Ensign is the day sailor version of the Pearson Electra four berth MORC pocket cruiser with beautiful lines, a 16 ft waterline, reverse transom, storage cuddy cabin, 7/8 rig, 7′ beam, and a 3′ draft, weighing 3,000 lbs. From a distance she looks like a miniature 12-meter. She can easily seat six adults in an extremely spacious deep cockpit, but the cockpit is not self-bailing. She is a sweet sailor, normally raced with a crew of four, and can be raced using dinghy tactics, as she has no lifelines. Modern sensibilities would require a porta-potty stashed in the cuddy with questionable headroom, but it could be done. There is an active class association-largest one-design full-keel class in North America, and new Ensigns are being manufactured in Marquette, Mich., by Ensign Spars, Inc. using the original molds purchased from Pearson. Class rules require all-Dacron sails (except spinnaker) to keep costs down. I’m glad to see this, as I sailed an Ensign on Sarasota Bay in 1967 and I love this beautiful plastic classic. Older boats are very competitive, winning the last two Class Championships-of course all official racing this coming summer is cancelled or postponed.
No one mentioned the ocean craft 16,or the west wind
Bristol 27 here, oldie but goodie. I am rigging new boats today, and they are sooooooo big, I am happy with my 27. I cannot imagine how some of these older (mostly) couples would deal with the massive sails if all their self furling shit fails? Which it prob will at some point.
The Ensign was not “a Cape Dory design”. Nor was it built by them.🙃
I had an Alberg 35. 1962. Among the first true voyage designed fiberglass boats. Built in RI. Cruised and lived aboard it for 10 yrs. lost it to (class 5) hurricane Andrew in Miami. A 130’ steel barge went sideways through the marina and pulverized boats. Bow over there, port stern over there, cabin top not to far away etc. But not the Alberg! Although trounced into the bottom and run over, she was completely whole. Totaled only by the decay of the wood interior soaking in diesel soaked sea water for 3 weeks. But when we floated her she was completely whole!
My family owned Alberg 35 Hull #3 back in Michigan between 1971 and about 1985. We lost track of her after she was sold. At the time we owned her she was a gray hull with mahogany cap and coamings. she had an added mahogany plank style bowsprit for an anchor. Any chance it was your boat?
All in all my family has owned three different Alberg designs, ranging in size from a Typhoon to an Ariel to an Alberg 35. Interestingly they were owned in reverse order of that list as we downsized over time. I wrote to Carl Alberg when I was still a college student and I got a nice hand written reply. I wish I could find that letter. I never consciously threw it away but it seems to have disappeared over the years.
Good article, great comments & stories. Would be nice to see a similar article on the Catalina 27.
Just purchased typhoon 1315 been touching up wood and deck cracks. Waiting for new standing rigging.
Had an refinished a 26 ft folkboat, all wood lapstrake mahogany, in 1973,74,75.was old when we got her. Sailed her on canandaigua lake,finger lakes, was a fun fast boat.
Probably one of the originals
I dont know about under 5000. I haven’t found any that are turn key anyway.
In my 40 years of boat ownership. My first boat was a Pearson Ensign then after three years of ownership purchased a Pearson Electra ,then a Triton,for a short time owned a Pearson 30 and lastly owned a Pearson 35 for over 20 years. I never had a structural problem with any Pearson built boat. Of all the Pearson boats owned the Ensign is still my favorite.
Ive been restoring classic boats for a long time, over 40yrs, I am lucky enough to have two Alberg boats in my yard right now. A 1964 Cape Dory Typhoon, and a 1965 Pierson Electra, I sailed the Electra alot in so. FL. It’s a rocket ship.
Where are you located and are you selling the Typhoon?
I see some others have already mentioned it but I was surprised to not see the Corinthian 19 in the article. It’s hard or difficult to find information about this model for some reason.
I’m lucky enough to own a Person Commander – Hull #3. Love the boat and also receive many copliments while out sailing.
Can’t beat an Ensign….have had two in the past and looking for a third now!!!
My first sailboat, 25 years ago, was a Pearson Electra. Fabulous boat; totally capable of anything Puget Sound could kick up any time of year. Last week (after several good boats over the interim years), I bought a Cape Dory 22. Very similar, gorgeous lines. As you might guess, I’m totally sold on Alberg’s smaller boats. Affordable, seaworthy, and easy on the eyes.
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The South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association is dedicated to the dissemination and sharing of information about South Coast sailboats and the experiences of South Coast owners, as well as providing a forum for communication between South Coast sailors and other interested persons. The South Coast Seacraft Company of Shreveport, Louisiana began production of two classic Carl Alberg designs in 1965, the SC 23 and the SC 21. Hollis Metcalf was the founder and chief designer. Hoping to carve a niche in the emerging trailerable cruising boat market, Metcalf and his chief engineer, James Monroe, redesigned the SC 21 to include larger accommodations and a swing keel. The SC 22 was by far the most successful of the South Coast line of boats. Hollis' son, Warren, was groomed to take over the company, but he died tragically in a diving accident before he had finished designing the SC 25. Hollis sold the company in 1975 to three individuals from Chicago. The company's finances declined quickly and the plant closed in June of 1981. Over 4,000 South Coast sailboats were produced, over 3,000 of which were the versatile SC 22. Visit us at: South Coast Sailor Talk
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Eclipse 6.7 is a fancy metric way of saying 22 feet. Much of the hardware is the same as the SC 22 including the keel, rudder and hull. Differences in the topsides allowed the mast to be about two feet forward of the mast placement of the SC 22. Due to the mast placement, the Eclipse carries a 110% working jib with the SC 22 flying a 100% jib. At this time, sailing comparable equipped vessels side by has not been possible. SC 22 has boom end sheeting, which allows for rolling the mainsail on the boom to reef the mainsail. The Eclipse has mid boom sheeting requiring reef points in the sail. Cabin layout between the two boats is different. Chronic complaints about the SC 22 cockpit drain burping water were addressed with the Eclipse. Rather than draining into the keel trunk, the cockpit drain of the Eclipse drains out the transom.
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looking at buyin a boat sunday for 250. guys is 85 says its a classic south coast 23 with a yanmar 7hp diesel. ben out of the water for 10 years. needs inside redone. motor turns. boat is complete with sails and trailer. i want it as a island hoper and info or ideas? first plan is gettin the motor going. any info on these would be great
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That appears to be a SC22 not a SC23. They are very different boats. SC22: SOUTH COAST 22 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com SC23: SOUTH COAST 23 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com The SC22 displaces 1800 lbs and has a swing keel The SC23 displaces 3750 lbs and has full keel We own a SC23 and I have been happy with her as our first keelboat. Old boats take work -- but it is worth it!. Unfortunately I can't tell you much about the SC22. But in general I suggest you find a boat in exactly the condition you want. You will always spend more money getting a 'free' or 'cheap' boat up to your standards than you will purchasing a boat that is already there. This was true for the free HobieCat 14 that I put $500.00 into and then gave away. I am sure it will be true when time comes to sell our SC23. Scott.
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Picked up my SC23 in January. Little elbow grease and we're in good shape - next step: an outboard. The SC23 has a "internal well" that the outboard drops into. Does anyone have experience with this? When I push my tiller to starboard the rudder literally crosses over into the internal well space. If there was an outboard the rudder would surely bump it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! -COLIN
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Make a new tiller? D'oh, Brian's got it figgered out.
looks as though the motor sits in low enough to clear the tiller (assuming yours is set up this way?).
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SouthCoast 23 Outboard My last boat was a 1965 SC23. And yes, fitting an outboard in the well involved some trial and error. I ended up with a 2010 6-HP Nissan 4 stroke - long shaft outboard engine. When mounted in the well, I "cocked" it slightly on the clamping mount so the prop would have a little more clearance from the rudder. Not sure what year motor, but I also found an Evenrude 9.9hp, 2-stroke to fit. Some people put a "stop" on the tiller while motoring to prevent the inadvertent prop/rudder collision. As you probably already know, the outboard well doesn't' allow clearance to retract or tilt the motor up. Photo is of the mounted Evenrude. Great little boat! Andy
Andy - when your not using the outboard and under sail, how much does the engine prevent the rudder from working properly?
cahubbs8 said: Picked up my SC23 in January. Little elbow grease and we're in good shape - next step: an outboard. The SC23 has a "internal well" that the outboard drops into. Does anyone have experience with this? When I push my tiller to starboard the rudder literally crosses over into the internal well space. If there was an outboard the rudder would surely bump it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! -COLIN Click to expand
Working on refinishing the teak......but took her out on the 4th - the Captain needs more work that she does!
Please let us know how things turned out? Durned captains.
cahubbs8 said: Andy - when your not using the outboard and under sail, how much does the engine prevent the rudder from working properly? Click to expand
A British Seagull 40- fits nicely in the well (with a modified mount): http://shieldssoft.com/sc23/jam089.jpg Was even able to cover it with a hinged stool to allow more seating while sailing: http://shieldssoft.com/sc23/newcam/100_0078.jpg BUT... no reverse or neutral, and just 1.5 hp, so in a blow, keep your sails up (reefed). But when the wind lightens to where you are making less than 2 knots, she starts on one pull and gets you up to 4- 4.5 knots easily. Better than paddling.
It seems that a long shaft engine gets the prop too close to the rudder. With the engine being positioned well forward would a short shaft work adequately?
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1966 South Coast SC 23 Classic Alberg design
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Please call owner John at 570-447-3840 Boat Location: Surf City, New Jersey. Classic Alberg design, full keel, new sails in 2018, all standing rigging in good condition, sailed daily. Also included is a custom duel axle trailer in good condition. Gladly answer any questions.
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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.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
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.
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 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.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
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.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
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.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
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.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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The SOUTH COAST 23 was available in daysailer and four berth models. It was offered in kit form or factory complete. ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft. For boats with adjustable keels (centerboards ...
The South Coast 23 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wooden trim.It has a masthead sloop rig; a spooned, raked stem; a raised counter, angled transom with a lazarette; a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed long keel.It displaces 3,750 lb (1,701 kg) and carries 1,475 lb (669 kg) of ballast. [1] [3] ...
SOUTH COAST 23 Detailed Review. 1 of 2. If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SOUTH COAST 23. Built by South Coast Seacraft Co. and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1965. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 7.01.
South Coast preowned sailboats for sale by owner. South Coast used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 23' Montgomery 23 offshore cutter Flag Harbor Yacht Haven Saint Leonard, Maryland Asking $25,000. 43' Beneteau Oceanis 430 Newport, Rhode Island
The KITTIWAKE 23 has the same hull but with a 'dog house' added to the coach roof. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. South Coast 23 is a 22′ 11″ / 7 m monohull sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by South Coast Seacraft Co. starting in 1965.
8.5 m • built since 1952. Founded by Hollis Metcalf, the South Coast Seacraft Company of Shreveport, Louisiana began production of the SC 23 and SC 21 in 1965. Both Carl Alberg designs. In a effort to capitalized on the emerging trailerable cruising boat market, Metcalf and his chief engineer, James Monroe, redesigned the...
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Founded by Hollis Metcalf, the South Coast Seacraft Company of Shreveport, Louisiana began production of the SC 23 and SC 21 in 1965. Both Carl Alberg designs. In a effort to capitalized on the emerging trailerable cruising boat market, Metcalf and his chief engineer, James Monroe, redesigned the SC 21 to include larger accommodations and a swing keel, which became the SC 22 and their most ...
The South coast 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by South Coast Seacraft Co. since 1965. 250 units have been built. The South coast 23 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
The used boat market is flooded with good used daysailers under the $5,000 mark, and Carl Alberg's designs, in part because of their loyal following, generally make for good buys. ... to a fin keel), the Typhoon Sr., South Coast 23,(same hull as the Kittiwake), Cape Dory 22, Cape Dory 25D, Pearson Ariel(same hull as the Commander), and the ...
The South Coast Seacraft Company of Shreveport, Louisiana began production of two classic Carl Alberg designs in 1965, the SC 23 and the SC 21. Hollis Metcalf was the founder and chief designer. Hoping to carve a niche in the emerging trailerable cruising boat market, Metcalf and his chief engineer, James Monroe, redesigned the SC 21 to include ...
The 1967 South Coast 23 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 23 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 73 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 246 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 3750 lbs.
SC22: SOUTH COAST 22 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com. SC23: SOUTH COAST 23 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com. The SC22 displaces 1800 lbs and has a swing keel. The SC23 displaces 3750 lbs and has full keel. We own a SC23 and I have been happy with her as our first keelboat.
South Coast 23 for many years I had a 1966 South Coast 23 for 10 years. We sailed out of New London and had that boat into every gunkhole between Selden Creek on the Connecticut River to Lake Tashmoo on Martha's Vineyard. It was a great boat for many reasons. The 2' 11" draft allowed us to go places others could not.
1966. 23'. 7'3'. 2'10'. New Jersey. $8,000. Description: Classic Alberg design, full keel, new sails in 2018, all standing rigging in good condition, sailed daily. Also included is a custom duel axle trailer in good condition.
1968 South Coast Seacraft Company South Coast 23. Saint Michaels, Maryland, United States. Listed Sep 13. Expired. $5,500 USD.
The KITTIWAKE derived from the earlier SOUTH COAST 23, built by Kenner Boat Co for South Coast Sea Craft. In about 1965 South Coast took the molds and moved to a different location. A hull that was left behind was used to create a new mold, enlarged by a few inches, and re-faired to make the KITTIWAKE. Sometime around 1970 the factory was sold ...
South Coast 23, 1970, Dripping Springs, Texas, $2,500, price reduced 5/8/08 to $1,750, sold 5/16/08: Home: Lessons: ... Scam Warnings: Texas Lakes: Advertise with us: Contact: Free Sailboat Ad: Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . 1970 South Coast 23 Length 23 Fixed-Full Keel Jib and Main, whisker pole Trailer ...
Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 5780. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)
1968 South Coast 23. (4-berth model) Carl Alberg designed, full shoal-draft keel boat. In the water in New Orleans, Louisiana. Good condition, new coamings, new Lexan ports. Very stable boat (was a great first boat for me) Main (w/cover) blade jib, genoa, spinnaker (no pole) Evinrude 4hp engine, freshwater sailed. Head, Electrical panel, Anchor.
Seller's Description. Please call owner John at 570-447-3840 Boat Location: Surf City, New Jersey. Classic Alberg design, full keel, new sails in 2018, all standing rigging in good condition, sailed daily. Also included is a custom duel axle trailer in good condition. Gladly answer any questions.
South Coast preowned sailboats for sale by owner. South Coast used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 23' Montgomery 23 offshore cutter Flag Harbor Yacht Haven Saint Leonard, Maryland Asking $25,000. 42' Westsail 42 St Marys, Georgia
Southcoast 23, 1969, Pensacola, Florida. 6/22/10, Southcoast 23, 1969, Pensacola, Florida, $5,900, Price reduced 7/18/10 to $4,900, SOLD 8/14/10 ... Texas Lakes: Advertise with us: Contact: Free Sailboat Ad: Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . Southcoast 23, 1969 Great weekender 4 berth model full keel 2' 11" draft ...