Clipper 23 vs J/70
How do the Clipper 23 and J/70 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Clipper 23 
J/70 | Clipper 23 | J/70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 22.7 ft6.91 m | 22.7 ft6.93 m |
| Waterline length | 18.8 ft5.71 m | 20.5 ft6.24 m |
| Beam | 7.7 ft2.34 m | 7.4 ft2.25 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 4.9 ft1.50 m |
| Displacement | 2,025 lb919 kg | 1,790 lb812 kg |
| Ballast | 500 lb227 kg | 628 lb285 kg |
| Sail area | 208 ft²19.3 m² | 226 ft²21.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 20.79 | 24.53 |
| Displacement / Length | 137 | 93 |
| Comfort ratio | 10.4 | 9.1 |
| Capsize screening | 2.43 | 2.43 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.8 | 6.1 |
Clipper 23 vs J/70: the short version
- The Clipper 23 and J/70 are close in length (22.7 ft6.91 m vs 22.7 ft6.93 m ).
- The Clipper 23 is heavier, displacing about 13% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the J/70 carries the more powerful rig (24.5 vs 20.8), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Clipper 23 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Clipper 23 rates better for offshore work (2.43 vs 2.43).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.