Calgan 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

23' · 7.01 m

Displ.

3,800 lbs · 1,724 kg

First year

1970

The Calgan 23, frequently referred to in Pacific Northwest sailing circles as the Crown 23, represents a pivotal moment in Canadian boatbuilding when local manufacturers began transitioning from licensed production to proprietary design. Developed and built by Calgan Marine Ltd. in North Vancouver, British Columbia, during the 1970s, the vessel was the brainchild of company founder Al Nairne. While Nairne had established his firm’s reputation by building C. William Lapworth’s famed "Cal" designs under license, the 23 was a local evolution of the Cal 242 hull. By refining the lines and deck layout, Calgan Marine created a robust, fiberglass pocket cruiser specifically optimized for the lighttomoderate winds and the short, steep chop typical of the Salish Sea.