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CORONADO 23-2

CORONADO 23-2

Coronado Yachts🇺🇸· Design: Alan Payne
$2,800 avg$2,800 – $2,800 (1 listings)1974–1976
$800 – $2.1K est. annual maintenance
DaysailermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA22.58 ft
LWL20 ft
Beam7.92 ft
Displacement2,500 lb
Ballast810 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.0 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height25.83 ft
Jforetriangle base9.15 ft
Pmainsail luff21.58 ft
Emainsail foot9.25 ft
FLforestay9.2 ft
Mainsail226 sq ft
Jib (100%)118.2 sq ft
Spinnaker200.9 sq ft

About the CORONADO 23-2

Very similar to the COLUMBIA 23T. At this time both companies were part of Whitaker Corp.. Not the same as the CORONADO 23 (1969).

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Coronado 23-2 is a compact masthead sloop designed by Alan Payne and built by Coronado Yachts (USA) between 1974 and 1976. With a displacement of 2500.0 lb and a beam of 7.92 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of American trailerable cruising yachts, though the exact total hulls built remains unverified in available data.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and trailerable weekend getaways, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of transport and storage over long-range offshore capabilities.
Bluewater capability:
With a low displacement of 2500.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.34, the Coronado 23-2 is designed for protected waters and coastal sailing rather than serious bluewater passagemaking.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels from this era include the O'Day 23 and the Pearson 23, which share similar dimensions and roles as trailerable coastal cruisers with fin keels and masthead rigs.

Direct variant of the CORONADO 23-2

Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.

CORONADO 23 CB1969–1972

Performance

Comfort11.8
Capsize2.34
SA/Disp19.0
Disp/Len140
Bal/Disp32.4

Market Price

Low
$2,800
Average
$2,800
High
$2,800
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 22.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$800 – $2.1K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

3 reported issues across 3 systems for the CORONADO 23-2, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 critical2 major
Rigging1Structural1Rudder1

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