Kirby 19 (K19)
Description
The Kirby 19, sailboat designed by Canadian naval architect George Kirby and built by Skene Boats in Canada during the early 1980s, is a compact, fractional-rigged sloop designed for day sailing and club racing, offering a balance of performance and ease of handling for recreational sailors. With a lightweight fiberglass hull and a lifting keel, it’s ideal for lakes or coastal waters, featuring a small cuddy cabin for minimal overnight accommodations. Approximately 50–100 units were produced, earning a niche following for its agility and affordability
Construction Details
| Designer | George Kirby |
|---|---|
| Builder | Skene Boats |
| Length | 19.200 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24.70 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.60 ft |
| p | 22.90 ft |
| e | 8.10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.70 ft | 7.60 ft | 22.90 ft | 8.10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.9 ft - (6980 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.1 ft - (2469 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.86 ft - (7273 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.02 ft - (7321 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 95.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.6 ft - (6888 mm) |
| Foot | 8.1 ft - (2469 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.64 ft - (7205 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.74 ft - (7236 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | 91.43 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Foot | 5.42 ft - (1652 mm) |
| Leech | 18.92 ft - (5767 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 5.12 ft - (1561 mm) |
| Area | 51.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Area | 173.25 ft² |
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