Used IW IW-23 Sailboats for Sale

The IW-23 is a well-regarded small monohull sailboat, originally known as the F 18, designed by the Swedish naval architect Ivar Åkesson. Built by the renowned IW-Varvet shipyard on Orust Island, Sweden, this compact vessel quickly gained a reputation for its solid construction and surprising sailing characteristics, embodying the builder's ethos of producing robust and seaworthy fiberglass yachts. With a length overall of just under 22.5 feet, the IW-23 was conceived as a capable cruiser, offering a blend of performance and stability for its size.