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Jaguar 23 Puma 23
Designer: Holman & Pye  ·  Builder: Nao-Glass S.a.  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Jaguar 23 Puma 23

With limited technical specifications available, the Jaguar 23 Puma 23 represents an intriguing entry in the small sailboat market that warrants careful research for prospective buyers. This 23-foot sailboat appears to blend characteristics from both the Jaguar and Puma lineages, though detailed information about its design heritage and specific capabilities remains scarce in readily accessible sources. Based on its size classification, this vessel would typically be well-suited for coastal sailing, weekend cruising, and potentially small-boat racing depending on its hull configuration and sail plan. The dual-name designation suggests either a manufacturing partnership, model evolution, or regional marketing variation that may have contributed to limited documentation in mainstream sailing databases. Prospective buyers should approach this model with particular attention to surveying and documentation, given the sparse specification data available through conventional channels. The boat's relative obscurity in current markets could present either an opportunity for those seeking a unique vessel or a challenge in terms of parts availability and resale value. Thorough investigation of the specific hull construction, rigging configuration, and overall condition becomes especially critical when considering a lesser-documented design like the Jaguar 23 Puma 23.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.54 ft / 6.87 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 17.67 ft / 5.39 m
Beam 7.25 ft / 2.21 m
Max Draft 3.87 ft / 1.18 m
Displacement 2,970.00 lb / 1,347 kg
Ballast 1,488.00 lb / 675 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 254.00 ft² / 23.60 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Holman & Pye
Builder Nao-Glass S.A.
First Built 1971
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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
19.72
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
17.13
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
2.02
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. 5.63
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.46
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. 457.74
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 29.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 24.1
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.3
SA Fore 145.0
SA Main 100.02
How It Compares

vs. Columbia T 23, Coronado 23, Ericson 23 1, Tanzer 22, Venture Of Newport 23

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Dimensions
LOA
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
22.5 ft
Columbia T 23
22.6 ft
Coronado 23
22.6 ft
Ericson 23 1
22.6 ft
Tanzer 22
22.5 ft
Venture Of Newport 23
22.6 ft
LWL
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
17.7 ft
Columbia T 23
20.0 ft
Coronado 23
20.1 ft
Ericson 23 1
19.2 ft
Tanzer 22
19.8 ft
Venture Of Newport 23
19.5 ft
Beam
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
7.3 ft
Columbia T 23
7.9 ft
Coronado 23
7.8 ft
Ericson 23 1
7.5 ft
Tanzer 22
7.8 ft
Venture Of Newport 23
7.2 ft
Displacement
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
2 lbs
Columbia T 23
2 lbs
Coronado 23
2 lbs
Ericson 23 1
2 lbs
Tanzer 22
2 lbs
Venture Of Newport 23
2 lbs
Ballast
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
1 lbs
Columbia T 23
810 lbs
Coronado 23
1 lbs
Ericson 23 1
1 lbs
Tanzer 22
1 lbs
Venture Of Newport 23
600 lbs
Sail Area
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
254 sq ft
Columbia T 23
218 sq ft
Coronado 23
237 sq ft
Ericson 23 1
215 sq ft
Tanzer 22
Venture Of Newport 23
195 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
Columbia T 23
Coronado 23
270 s/nm
Ericson 23 1
Tanzer 22
246 s/nm
Venture Of Newport 23
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
19.7
Columbia T 23
20.1
Coronado 23
21.8
Ericson 23 1
17.8
Tanzer 22
Venture Of Newport 23
19.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
Columbia T 23
Coronado 23
47.8 %
Ericson 23 1
Tanzer 22
43.1 %
Venture Of Newport 23
30.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
17.1
Columbia T 23
10.9
Coronado 23
11.2
Ericson 23 1
14.1
Tanzer 22
Venture Of Newport 23
11.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
2.02
Columbia T 23
2.40
Coronado 23
2.35
Ericson 23 1
2.16
Tanzer 22
Venture Of Newport 23
2.28
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
Columbia T 23
Coronado 23
126
Ericson 23 1
Tanzer 22
168
Venture Of Newport 23
120
Hull Speed
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
5.6 kts
Columbia T 23
6.0 kts
Coronado 23
6.0 kts
Ericson 23 1
5.9 kts
Tanzer 22
Venture Of Newport 23
5.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Jaguar 23 Puma 23 ★
2.5
Columbia T 23
4.2
Coronado 23
4.5
Ericson 23 1
3.2
Tanzer 22
Venture Of Newport 23
5.1
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