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Georgian 23
Designer: Alex Mcgruer  ·  Builder: Mcgruer & Clark  ·  First built: 1968
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About the Georgian 23

This compact sailboat represents a classic approach to small boat design, offering sailors an accessible entry point into coastal cruising and daysailing. With limited specifications readily available, the Georgian 23 appears to be part of the smaller production sailboat market that emerged during sailing's growth period in the latter half of the 20th century. Built with practicality in mind, this 23-footer likely features a straightforward layout optimized for weekend adventures and protected water sailing. The modest size makes it well-suited for coastal exploration, harbor sailing, and as a capable trainer for developing sailing skills. Its dimensions suggest comfortable accommodation for a small crew while maintaining manageable handling characteristics that won't overwhelm newer sailors. The Georgian 23's design philosophy appears to prioritize seaworthiness and simplicity over racing performance, making it an attractive option for those seeking reliable coastal cruising without the complexity of larger vessels. While detailed specifications remain scarce, the boat's reputation suggests solid construction and thoughtful design elements that have kept examples active on the water decades after production. For sailors seeking an honest, capable small cruiser, the Georgian 23 offers traditional sailing qualities in a manageable package.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 4,350.00 lb / 1,973 kg
Ballast 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alex McGruer
Builder McGruer & Clark
First Built 1968
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
285
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
45.98
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
242.75
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.43 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.99
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.30 ft / 2.53 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 249.00 ft² / 23.13 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 242.75
How It Compares

vs. Paceship 23 Cc, Pearson 23, San Juan 23

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Dimensions
LOA
Georgian 23 ★
23.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
23.0 ft
Pearson 23
23.0 ft
San Juan 23
23.0 ft
LWL
Georgian 23 ★
20.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
19.0 ft
Pearson 23
20.0 ft
San Juan 23
20.3 ft
Beam
Georgian 23 ★
8.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
8.0 ft
Pearson 23
8.0 ft
San Juan 23
8.0 ft
Displacement
Georgian 23 ★
4 lbs
Paceship 23 Cc
2 lbs
Pearson 23
3 lbs
San Juan 23
2 lbs
Ballast
Georgian 23 ★
2 lbs
Paceship 23 Cc
900 lbs
Pearson 23
1 lbs
San Juan 23
960 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Georgian 23 ★
285 s/nm
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
240 s/nm
San Juan 23
236 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Georgian 23 ★
46.0 %
Paceship 23 Cc
39.1 %
Pearson 23
37.1 %
San Juan 23
35.6 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Georgian 23 ★
242
Paceship 23 Cc
149
Pearson 23
195
San Juan 23
143
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