CHALLENGER HORIZON
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.97 ft |
| LWL | 20.34 ft |
| Beam | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 4.27 ft/ 1.64 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,425 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
About the CHALLENGER HORIZON
The Challenger Horizon is a lightweight, performance-oriented 22.97 ft fractional sloop designed by Jacques Gaubert and built by CN Azuréen (FRA) between 1980 and 1984. With a displacement of 2425.0 lb and a low D/L ratio of 128.65, this vessel prioritizes speed and agility over heavy cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailors and weekend racers who value high performance and easy trailering due to its light displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 10.75 and a capsize ratio of 2.44, the Horizon is not recommended for extended bluewater passages, as its light displacement and narrow beam (8.2 ft) suggest it is designed for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s and early-1980s European performance cruisers like the Beneteh First 23 or O'Day 23, which share similar fractional rig configurations and light-displacement hull forms aimed at club racing.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22.97ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHALLENGER HORIZONyet 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.
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