Paceship Bluejacket 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Paceship Bluejacket 23 represents a significant chapter in the early fiberglass revolution, emerging as a performance-oriented daysailer designed by the legendary Canadian firm Cuthbertson & Cassian (C&C). Introduced in the late 1960s, the Bluejacket was intended to bridge the gap between a pure racing dinghy and a heavy cruising sailboat. While Paceship Yachts produced several 23-foot models, the Bluejacket 23 is distinct from the more cruiser-oriented Paceship 23 (also known as the Westwind), which featured a different hull form and a heavier displacement. The Bluejacket was built for speed and agility, utilizing the sharp lines and fin-keel configuration that would later define the "C&C look." According to original documentation preserved by the Paceship Owners Site, the model was marketed as a "high-performance daysailer" capable of overnighting, though its primary mission was clearly focused on the racecourse and spirited weekend afternoon sails.