ISLANDER 23 (WAKEFIELD)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.5 ft |
| LWL | 20 ft |
| Beam | 7.5 ft |
| Draft | 2.75 ft |
| Displacement | 2,688 lb |
| Ballast | 1,120.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 25 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 7.83 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 23 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10 ft |
| FLforestay | 7.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 222.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 97.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 166.4 sq ft |
About the ISLANDER 23 (WAKEFIELD)
See IMPERIAL 23. (Not to be confused with the Crealock designed ISLANDER 23 built in the US.)
Designed by L. Wakefield and built by Russell Marine (UK), the Islander 23 is a compact trailer-sailer with a production run listed as 1968 and an unknown total hull count. Its lightweight displacement of 2688.0 lb and twin/triple keel configuration define its performance characteristics.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and trailer-sailors seeking a manageable, shallow-draft vessel with a max draft of 2.75 ft, rather than serious offshore passagemakers.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.16 and comfort ratio of 13.67, the Islander 23 is generally considered unsuitable for extended bluewater cruising due to its light displacement and narrow beam.
- Comparables:
- Its low D/L ratio of 150.0 and SA/D ratio of 17.42 place it in the same performance bracket as other lightweight, masthead sloop designs from that era.
Direct variant of the ISLANDER 23 (WAKEFIELD)
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.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 5 systems for the ISLANDER 23 (WAKEFIELD), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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