Coronado 23 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

22.58' · 6.88 m

Disp.

2,300 lbs · 1,043 kg

First year

1969

The Coronado 23 is a quintessential example of the "pocket cruiser" era, designed by the legendary naval architect William Crealock during the early 1970s. Introduced in 1970 following the acquisition of Coronado Yachts by the Whittaker Corporation, the vessel was intended to bridge the gap between small daysailers and more expensive coastal cruisers. Unlike many of its contemporaries that favored flat bottoms for easier trailering, Crealock imparted the 23 with a more traditional hull form, featuring a relatively high freeboard and a substantial displacementtolength ratio. This design choice prioritized interior volume and stability over outright racing speed, establishing the boat as a reliable entrylevel cruiser for families. While production ceased in the mid1970s as the brand was folded into Columbia Yachts, the Coronado 23 remains a fixture in the North American used market due to its robust construction and clever use of space.