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Aloa 23
Designer: J.m. L'hermenier  ·  Builder: Aloa Marine  ·  First built: 1968
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About the Aloa 23

Built by the French shipyard Aloa, this compact 23-footer represents solid European construction values in a trailerable package. With limited specifications readily available, the Aloa 23 appears to be part of the builder's focus on creating seaworthy vessels that punch above their weight class in terms of build quality and sailing characteristics. The boat's French heritage suggests thoughtful design priorities typical of European builders, emphasizing structural integrity and sailing performance over maximum interior volume. This approach makes the Aloa 23 well-suited for coastal cruising and day sailing, where its manageable size allows for single-handed operation while still providing the stability and sea-keeping ability needed for more adventurous outings. Aloa's reputation for building robust fiberglass hulls indicates this 23-footer likely features heavier construction than many contemporary boats of similar size, contributing to a more solid feel underway and better motion in choppy conditions. The compact dimensions make it an attractive option for sailors seeking a quality boat that can be trailered to different sailing grounds, stored affordably, and maintained without overwhelming costs while still delivering an authentic sailing experience worthy of the French marine industry's standards.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.96 ft / 7.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 17.88 ft / 5.45 m
Beam 8.04 ft / 2.45 m
Max Draft 3.61 ft / 1.10 m
Displacement 2,205.00 lb / 1,000 kg
Ballast 882.00 lb / 400 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 178.00 ft² / 16.54 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer J.M. L'Hermenier
Builder Aloa Marine
First Built 1968
Last Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.85
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
10.93
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.47
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.67
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
3.04
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 513.65
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 22.3
J (Foretriangle Base) 6.9
P (Mainsail Luff) 22.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.2
SA Fore 76.94
SA Main 101.2
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Aloa 23 ★
23.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
23.0 ft
Pandora 700
23.0 ft
Pearson 23
23.0 ft
LWL
Aloa 23 ★
17.9 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
19.0 ft
Pandora 700
18.8 ft
Pearson 23
20.0 ft
Beam
Aloa 23 ★
8.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
8.0 ft
Pandora 700
6.9 ft
Pearson 23
8.0 ft
Displacement
Aloa 23 ★
2 lbs
Paceship 23 Cc
2 lbs
Pandora 700
2 lbs
Pearson 23
3 lbs
Ballast
Aloa 23 ★
882 lbs
Paceship 23 Cc
900 lbs
Pandora 700
980 lbs
Pearson 23
1 lbs
Sail Area
Aloa 23 ★
178 sq ft
Paceship 23 Cc
Pandora 700
173 sq ft
Pearson 23
238 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aloa 23 ★
16.9
Paceship 23 Cc
Pandora 700
15.1
Pearson 23
16.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Aloa 23 ★
Paceship 23 Cc
39.1 %
Pandora 700
39.2 %
Pearson 23
37.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aloa 23 ★
10.9
Paceship 23 Cc
Pandora 700
14.7
Pearson 23
16.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aloa 23 ★
2.47
Paceship 23 Cc
Pandora 700
2.04
Pearson 23
2.11
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aloa 23 ★
Paceship 23 Cc
149
Pandora 700
169
Pearson 23
195
Hull Speed
Aloa 23 ★
5.7 kts
Paceship 23 Cc
Pandora 700
5.8 kts
Pearson 23
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Aloa 23 ★
3.0
Paceship 23 Cc
Pandora 700
2.8
Pearson 23
2.6
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