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Granada 23

Designer: Elvstrøm & Kjærulff  ·  Builder: Gesten Glasfiber Bådeværft (Den)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Granada 23

With limited specifications publicly available, the Granada 23 represents one of the more elusive entries in the 23-foot sailboat category. This relative obscurity in the sailing community suggests either limited production numbers or a regional distribution pattern that kept the boat from achieving widespread recognition. Based on its length designation, the Granada 23 would typically fall into the small cruiser or daysailer category, making it potentially suitable for coastal sailing, weekend getaways, and learning experiences for newer sailors. Boats in this size range generally offer a balance between manageable handling characteristics and enough interior space for basic overnight accommodations. The scarcity of detailed information about the Granada 23 makes it challenging for prospective buyers to conduct thorough research, which could impact both market value and parts availability. For sailors considering this boat, connecting with existing owners or specialized sailing forums might provide valuable insights into its sailing characteristics, construction quality, and overall suitability for intended use. Given the limited data available, potential buyers should approach the Granada 23 with careful inspection and consideration of long-term support and maintenance requirements, particularly regarding specialized parts or systems that may be unique to this lesser-documented design.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.03 ft / 7.02 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.68 ft / 6.00 m
Beam 7.55 ft / 2.30 m
Max Draft 4.76 ft / 1.45 m
Displacement 3,748.00 lb / 1,700 kg
Ballast 1,830.00 lb / 830 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
Builder Gesten Glasfiber Bådeværft (DEN)
First Built 1976
Last Built 1981
Related Sailboats San Juan 23 · Pearson 23 · Sonar · Spirit 23 · North American 23
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Performance Ratios
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
48.83
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
219.52
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. 3.18 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.89
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.86 ft / 2.70 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 269.00 ft² / 24.99 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 219.52
How It Compares

vs. North American 23, Pearson 23, San Juan 23, Sonar, Spirit 23

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Dimensions
LOA
Granada 23 ★
23.0 ft
North American 23
23.0 ft
Pearson 23
23.0 ft
San Juan 23
23.0 ft
Sonar
23.0 ft
Spirit 23
23.0 ft
LWL
Granada 23 ★
19.7 ft
North American 23
20.0 ft
Pearson 23
20.0 ft
San Juan 23
20.3 ft
Sonar
19.9 ft
Spirit 23
20.0 ft
Beam
Granada 23 ★
7.6 ft
North American 23
7.9 ft
Pearson 23
8.0 ft
San Juan 23
8.0 ft
Sonar
7.8 ft
Spirit 23
7.9 ft
Displacement
Granada 23 ★
3 lbs
North American 23
2 lbs
Pearson 23
3 lbs
San Juan 23
2 lbs
Sonar
2 lbs
Spirit 23
2 lbs
Ballast
Granada 23 ★
1 lbs
North American 23
800 lbs
Pearson 23
1 lbs
San Juan 23
960 lbs
Sonar
930 lbs
Spirit 23
800 lbs
Sail Area
Granada 23 ★
North American 23
215 sq ft
Pearson 23
238 sq ft
San Juan 23
Sonar
265 sq ft
Spirit 23
215 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Granada 23 ★
North American 23
249 s/nm
Pearson 23
240 s/nm
San Juan 23
236 s/nm
Sonar
Spirit 23
240 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Granada 23 ★
North American 23
17.4
Pearson 23
16.6
San Juan 23
Sonar
25.9
Spirit 23
17.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Granada 23 ★
48.8 %
North American 23
28.6 %
Pearson 23
37.1 %
San Juan 23
35.6 %
Sonar
44.3 %
Spirit 23
28.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Granada 23 ★
North American 23
13.2
Pearson 23
16.3
San Juan 23
Sonar
10.0
Spirit 23
13.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Granada 23 ★
North American 23
2.25
Pearson 23
2.11
San Juan 23
Sonar
2.45
Spirit 23
2.25
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Granada 23 ★
219
North American 23
156
Pearson 23
195
San Juan 23
143
Sonar
118
Spirit 23
156
Hull Speed
Granada 23 ★
North American 23
6.0 kts
Pearson 23
6.0 kts
San Juan 23
Sonar
6.0 kts
Spirit 23
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Granada 23 ★
North American 23
3.3
Pearson 23
2.6
San Juan 23
Sonar
5.2
Spirit 23
3.3
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