The search results provide a good amount of information.
Key Findings from Search Results:
- Designer: André Koschel. (Not Sergio Lupoli, who is associated with the Sport Line).
- Design Philosophy: "classical yet smart cruiser, designed with the highest comfort of the crew and safe leisure sailing in thought.". Emphasizes "spacious and highly customizable interior" and "plenty of comfort alongside copious portions of performance". Also "modern design, developed with regard to high comfort of sailing and comprehensive functionality.".
- Keel Options: Available with swing (centerboard), fixed, and even lifting keel versions. Water ballast (300 kg) is an additional option. This confirms the "notes" and expands on it.
- Sail Area: Reported as 21/26 m² (226.04/280 sq ft approx). The stated 226.04 sqft, which aligns with the lower end.
- Berths: 4-6 berths.
- Max Headroom: 1.70m (approx 5.58 ft), which matches the. This is "in cockpit" for some results, but also implies cabin. For the S21, it's 165cm (5.41 ft) in the cabin. It's reasonable to assume the 5.58 ft from is maximum cabin headroom.
- CE Category: C/B.
- Type by usage: Daysailer. Also a "classic cruiser".
- Owner's Perspectives/Forums: Viko 23 has active forum sections. General sentiment for Viko boats (like S21, S35) praises "surprisingly pleasant" interiors, good value, and solid construction. Owners of the Viko 24 evo are "zufrieden" (satisfied). This suggests there is enough information for the optional section.
Information to Synthesize:
- Introduction: Viko 23, from Viko Yachts (Navikom, Poland), designed by André Koschel. Cruiser, comfort, customizable interior, performance.
- History & Design: Production from 2012. Builder's focus on accessible, well-designed, competitively priced GRP yachts. Designer André Koschel's goal of high comfort, safe leisure, and functionality. Multiple keel options (centerboard, fixed, lifting) and optional water ballast.
- Sailing Performance: Small boat (22.31 ft), so ratios are not used as per instructions. Focus on "performance alongside comfort", "versatile and easy to handle". Fractional sloop rig. Outboard engine.
- Accommodations: Spacious, highly customizable interior. 4-6 berths, max headroom 5.58 ft. Implied typical small cruiser layout (V-berth, salon, galley, head). Fiberglass hull, likely with some wood trim based on builder's ethos and other Viko models (S21 "plywood cabinetry").
- Owner's Perspectives: Active community. Owners of Viko boats generally satisfied, praise value, construction. Mention common issues if found (none specific to 23 found in snippet, but the S21 mentioned deck fittings not in snippet, but from general knowledge of older boats). For Viko 23, the forum mentions "Schwertfall wechseln" (centerboard cable change) and "Schwertbolzen" (centerboard bolt) which might hint at maintenance topics for the centerboard version.
Now, I can proceed to write the article.