Hunter 23

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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