Question 1

What is the Venture Of Newport 23's sail area to displacement ratio?

Accepted Answer

The Venture Of Newport 23 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.7. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

Question 2

What is the Venture Of Newport 23's comfort ratio?

Accepted Answer

The Venture Of Newport 23 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 10.97. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Question 3

Is the Venture Of Newport 23 safe for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The Venture Of Newport 23 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.28. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

Question 4

What is the hull speed of the Venture Of Newport 23?

Accepted Answer

The theoretical hull speed of the Venture Of Newport 23 is 5.92 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.

Question 5

How much does a Venture Of Newport 23 weigh?

Accepted Answer

The Venture Of Newport 23 has a displacement of 2,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 22.58 ft.

Question 6

How much does a used Venture Of Newport 23 cost?

Accepted Answer

Based on 6 recent market listings, used Venture Of Newport 23 sailboats typically sell for between $2,050 and $2,050, with a median asking price of $2,050. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

Question 7

Who designed the Venture Of Newport 23?

Accepted Answer

The Venture Of Newport 23 was designed by Roger Macgregor, first built in 1973.

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