CASCADE 23
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.92 ft |
| LWL | 20.08 ft |
| Beam | 7.67 ft |
| Draft | 5.83 ft/ 1.67 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,500 lb |
| Ballast | 700 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 26.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 26 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 8.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 246.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 127.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 216 sq ft |
About the CASCADE 23
The Cascade 23 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Robert Smith and built by Yacht Constructors Inc./Cascade Yachts (USA) in 1977. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a specific era of American production yachts, characterized by its 22.92 ft LOA and 2500.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, appealing to owners seeking a manageable, lightweight vessel that is easy to trailer and dock.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 12.23, the Cascade 23 is not designed for offshore bluewater passage-making but is adequate for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the O'Day 23 and Pearson 23, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of entry-level cruisers.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CASCADE 23yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CASCADE 23? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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