ISLANDER 23 (CREALOCK)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.92 ft |
| LWL | 20.25 ft |
| Beam | 7.75 ft |
| Draft | 4 ft/ 1.25 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,400 lb |
| Ballast | 380 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 21.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.08 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 23.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.33 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 228.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 97.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 165.9 sq ft |
About the ISLANDER 23 (CREALOCK)
Some were later sold as the IONA 23.
Designed by William Crealock and built by Wayfarer Yacht Corp. (USA) in 1969, the Islander 23 is a compact fractional sloop with a hull count of ?. This lightweight vessel, weighing 1400.0 lb with 380.0 lb of ballast, offers a high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 28.06, indicating lively performance.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and trailerable boat owners seeking a nimble, easy-to-handle day sailor or short-range cruiser. Its low displacement and fractional rig make it particularly well-suited for single-handers or couples who prioritize ease of docking and trailering over heavy offshore comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1400.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 6.72, this boat is not designed for bluewater cruising but is suitable for protected coastal waters and short offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 23 and Pearson 23, which share similar length overall (22.92 ft) and fractional sloop rigs from the late 1960s. These vessels are comparable due to their shared role as popular, trailerable coastal cruisers with similar beam (7.75 ft) and draft characteristics.
Performance
Pricing
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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 ISLANDER 23 (CREALOCK)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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