HOLIDAY 23 (LAVRANOS)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 23 ft |
| LWL | 19.72 ft |
| Beam | 8.22 ft |
| Draft | 5.43 ft/ 1.65 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,866 lb |
| Ballast | 820 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
About the HOLIDAY 23 (LAVRANOS)
Designed by A. Lavranos and built by John Robertsons Yachts Ltd. (SA), the Holiday 23 is a compact fractional sloop with a production run of 200 hulls completed in 1979. With a displacement of 2866.0 lb and a beam of 8.22 ft, it represents a lightweight, performance-oriented coastal cruiser from the late 1970s South African market.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of handling and trailerability over heavy offshore endurance. Its fractional sloop rig and relatively high SA/D ratio of 19.95 make it attractive to single-handers or couples seeking a responsive, light-displacement package.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2866.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.32, the Holiday 23 is not designed for serious bluewater passagemaking but is capable of protected coastal and bay cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-1970s trailerable fractional sloops such as the O'Day 23 or Pearson 23, which share similar LOA dimensions and coastal cruising roles. These vessels are comparable due to their similar displacement ranges and emphasis on manageable sail plans for weekend cruising.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 60° | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 75° | 3.0 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| 90° | 3.3 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| 110° | 3.4 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| 120° | 3.2 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| 135° | 2.9 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| 150° | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| Beat VMG | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Run VMG | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HOLIDAY 23 (LAVRANOS) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 23ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HOLIDAY 23 (LAVRANOS)yet 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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