D E S I G N  &   H I S T O R Y

Over 300 W23’s and W23XL’s were built between 1974 and 1981The W23 was the second most popular boat built by Watkins Yachts, second only to the W27.  The W23 was the first boat design built by the Watkins Yacht and Marine Company.

 

The W23 is sloop rigged with a deck stepped mast supported by a wooden post inside the cabin.  It has a stub keel with a centerboard and an outboard kick-up rudder.  The interior offers a V berth forward, dinette to starboard and a galley to port.  A quarter berth is also located to port aft of the galley and the dinette folds down for added sleeping capability.  A porta-potty is located in front of the dinette under part of the V berth.

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

LOA………………..…..23’0”

LWL…………………....19’9”

Beam…………………….8’0”

Draft CB up/down....18”/6’0”

Displacement……...2,500 lbs.

Ballast………………..900 lbs.

Sail Area……….…..227 sq. ft.

Water…………...……..15 gal.

 

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