Starwind 223
Wellcraft · designed by Cortland Steck · 1984
CenterboardBermuda rigUnited States
The Starwind 223 is a 22-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Cortland Steck and built by Wellcraft, first launched in 1984.
General
| Builder | Wellcraft |
|---|---|
| Designer | Cortland Steck |
| Years built | 1984 |
| Hull type | Centerboard |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 22.25 ft6.78 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 19.33 ft5.89 m |
| Beam | 8.50 ft2.59 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.00 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 2,435 lb1,104 kg |
| Ballast | 700 lb318 kg |
| Sail Area | 221 ft²20.5 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 19.54 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 28.7 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 151 Light
Comfort Ratio 10.8 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 2.53 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 5.9 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$14,500 typical range $11,500 – $17,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
