The Hunter 23 is a single masted sailing dinghy made by Hunter Marine from 1985 to 1992. Early models were fitted with a swing-wing keel until 1986, when production switched to a regular cast iron wing keel.
Layout
The 23 bears design similarities to the smaller Hunter 18.5 and larger Hunter 28.5 models. The foredeck has an anchor locker which also contains the forestay. Working backwards, the foredeck gives way to the flat, subtle pilothouse. "Hunter stripes" ahead and behind of the windows give way to the gentle slope of the companionway. Steep gunwales continue the line down to the transom.
Specifications
| Built | 1985–92 |
| LOA | 23' 3 in |
| LWL | 19' 7 in |
| Beam | 8' |
| Draft | 2' 3 in |
| Displacement | 2450 lbs |
| Ballast | 800 lbs |
| Sail Area | 235.5 sq ft |
| Mast Height | 33' |
| Water Capacity | 6 gal |
| Fuel Capacity | NA |
| Aux. Power | OB |
| Hull Speed | 5.9 |
| I | 26' |
| J | 8'6 in |
| P | 25' 8 in |
| E | 9'9 in |
| Capsize Ratio | 2.37 |
| Disp. Length Ratio | T |
| Keel Material | cast iron |
| Design succeeded by | Hunter 23.5 |
| Design preceded by | Hunter 22 |
Similar to:
- Catalina 22
- Macgregor 25
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