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Happy Tourer 23
Designer: Wegu  ·  Builder: Wegu Canada Ltd.  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Happy Tourer 23

With limited specifications available, the Happy Tourer 23 represents a lesser-documented entry in the 23-foot sailboat category. Based on its name and size class, this vessel appears designed for recreational sailing and light cruising applications, targeting sailors who prioritize enjoyment and accessibility over racing performance. The "Happy Tourer" designation suggests a boat conceived for weekend adventures and coastal exploration rather than serious offshore passages. At 23 feet, this sailboat likely offers a comfortable balance between trailerable convenience and adequate interior space for short-term cruising or day sailing with family and friends. Without extensive specification data, potential buyers should approach this model with careful inspection of individual hulls, paying particular attention to construction quality, rigging condition, and overall maintenance history. The boat's relative obscurity in sailing circles may present both challenges and opportunities for prospective owners—parts availability could be limited, but purchase prices might be more attractive compared to well-known production boats. For sailors seeking an affordable entry into cruising or those who appreciate unique, less common designs, the Happy Tourer 23 warrants consideration, though thorough research and professional survey would be especially prudent given the limited available information.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.42 ft / 6.53 m
Beam 7.25 ft / 2.21 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Min Draft 2.50 ft / 0.76 m
Displacement 2,876.00 lb / 1,305 kg
Ballast 962.00 lb / 436 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 195.00 ft² / 18.12 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Wegu
Builder Wegu Canada Ltd.
First Built 1972
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
15.47
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
14.5
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.04
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.2
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. 554.89
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Happy Tourer 23 ★
23.0 ft
Crown 23
23.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
23.0 ft
Pearson 23
23.0 ft
LWL
Happy Tourer 23 ★
21.4 ft
Crown 23
19.5 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
19.0 ft
Pearson 23
20.0 ft
Beam
Happy Tourer 23 ★
7.3 ft
Crown 23
7.7 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
8.0 ft
Pearson 23
8.0 ft
Displacement
Happy Tourer 23 ★
2 lbs
Crown 23
3 lbs
Paceship 23 Cc
2 lbs
Pearson 23
3 lbs
Ballast
Happy Tourer 23 ★
962 lbs
Crown 23
1 lbs
Paceship 23 Cc
900 lbs
Pearson 23
1 lbs
Sail Area
Happy Tourer 23 ★
195 sq ft
Crown 23
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
238 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Happy Tourer 23 ★
Crown 23
258 s/nm
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
240 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Happy Tourer 23 ★
15.5
Crown 23
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
16.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Happy Tourer 23 ★
Crown 23
40.8 %
Paceship 23 Cc
39.1 %
Pearson 23
37.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Happy Tourer 23 ★
14.5
Crown 23
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
16.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Happy Tourer 23 ★
2.04
Crown 23
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
2.11
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Happy Tourer 23 ★
Crown 23
228
Paceship 23 Cc
149
Pearson 23
195
Hull Speed
Happy Tourer 23 ★
6.2 kts
Crown 23
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
6.0 kts
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