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Ln 23 Lockley Newport
Designer: Stuart Windley  ·  Builder: Lockley-Newport Boats  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Ln 23 Lockley Newport

Lockley's Newport 23 represents a classic approach to small boat sailing from an era when simplicity and seaworthiness took precedence over modern conveniences. This compact sailboat was designed with traditional lines that reflect the practical sailing heritage of its namesake Newport, Rhode Island. With limited production numbers, the Newport 23 has developed a modest but devoted following among sailors who appreciate straightforward, honest sailing characteristics. The boat's design emphasizes solid construction and reliable performance rather than flashy innovation, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and daysailing adventures. The Newport 23's modest dimensions make it an ideal choice for new sailors learning the fundamentals or experienced sailors seeking a manageable weekend cruiser. Its traditional sailplan and responsive handling characteristics provide genuine sailing feedback that helps develop seamanship skills. The boat performs admirably in a variety of conditions, though it's most at home in protected waters and near-coastal environments. While detailed specifications remain scarce, owners consistently praise the Newport 23's build quality and seaworthy nature. This boat appeals to sailors who value substance over style and prefer the satisfaction of sailing a well-engineered, unpretentious vessel that delivers reliable performance season after season.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.83 ft / 6.96 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Min Draft 1.92 ft / 0.59 m
Displacement 2,700.00 lb / 1,225 kg
Ballast 1,000.00 lb / 454 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 288.00 ft² / 26.76 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Stuart Windley
Builder Lockley-Newport Boats
First Built 1978
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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
 23.82
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
 12.54
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
 2.3
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. 5.99
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
 3.71
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. 571.7
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.5
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.75
P (Mainsail Luff) 24.75
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.0
SA Fore 124.31
SA Main 111.38
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