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Multi 23

Designer: Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost  ·  Builder: Torpen Marine (China)  ·  First built: 2009
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About the Multi 23

Designed by the renowned French naval architecture firm Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost, this compact trimaran represents modern multihull technology packaged in a trailerable format. With its fractional sloop rig featuring a rotating mast, the Multi 23 delivers impressive performance characteristics that belie its modest overall length of just over 21 feet. The boat's substantial beam of 15.5 feet provides excellent stability and interior space, while the centerboard configuration allows for shallow water exploration and simplified launching. At 660 pounds displacement with 328 square feet of sail area, this trimaran achieves a notable sail area to displacement ratio of 69.34, indicating strong light-air performance and exciting sailing characteristics typical of modern racing multihulls. Built by Torpen Marine in China using fiberglass construction, the Multi 23 entered production in 2009 and appeals to sailors seeking multihull performance without the complexity of larger designs. The boat excels in coastal sailing, day sailing, and light cruising applications where speed and responsiveness are priorities. Its trailerable dimensions make it particularly attractive to sailors wanting to explore different sailing venues, while the VPLP pedigree ensures sophisticated hydrodynamics derived from their extensive experience in high-performance racing multihulls.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.33 ft / 6.50 m
Beam 15.50 ft / 4.72 m
Max Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Min Draft 1.33 ft / 0.41 m
Displacement 660.00 lb / 299 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 328.00 ft² / 30.47 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Cbrd.
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction FG
Designer Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost
Builder Torpen Marine (CHINA)
First Built 2009
Related Sailboats Pogo 2 · Pogo 650 · Hobie 21 Se · Santana 21 · Hunter Horizon 21
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Performance Ratios
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
49.44
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
1.38
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
7.13
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. 5.71 kn
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. 6.02 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Hobie 21 Se, Hunter Horizon 21, Pogo 2, Pogo 650, Santana 21

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Dimensions
LOA
Multi 23 ★
21.3 ft
Hobie 21 Se
21.3 ft
Hunter Horizon 21
21.2 ft
Pogo 2
21.3 ft
Pogo 650
21.3 ft
Santana 21
21.3 ft
LWL
Multi 23 ★
Hobie 21 Se
Hunter Horizon 21
18.8 ft
Pogo 2
21.3 ft
Pogo 650
21.3 ft
Santana 21
19.3 ft
Beam
Multi 23 ★
15.5 ft
Hobie 21 Se
9.5 ft
Hunter Horizon 21
8.0 ft
Pogo 2
9.8 ft
Pogo 650
9.7 ft
Santana 21
7.5 ft
Displacement
Multi 23 ★
660 lbs
Hobie 21 Se
565 lbs
Hunter Horizon 21
2 lbs
Pogo 2
2 lbs
Pogo 650
1 lbs
Santana 21
1 lbs
Ballast
Multi 23 ★
Hobie 21 Se
Hunter Horizon 21
1 lbs
Pogo 2
948 lbs
Pogo 650
Santana 21
550 lbs
Sail Area
Multi 23 ★
328 sq ft
Hobie 21 Se
300 sq ft
Hunter Horizon 21
210 sq ft
Pogo 2
Pogo 650
452 sq ft
Santana 21
189 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Multi 23 ★
Hobie 21 Se
Hunter Horizon 21
Pogo 2
120 s/nm
Pogo 650
Santana 21
264 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Multi 23 ★
Hobie 21 Se
70.3
Hunter Horizon 21
16.9
Pogo 2
Pogo 650
46.3
Santana 21
21.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Multi 23 ★
Hobie 21 Se
Hunter Horizon 21
37.5 %
Pogo 2
43.0 %
Pogo 650
Santana 21
32.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Multi 23 ★
1.4
Hobie 21 Se
2.3
Hunter Horizon 21
13.8
Pogo 2
Pogo 650
6.9
Santana 21
9.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Multi 23 ★
7.13
Hobie 21 Se
4.62
Hunter Horizon 21
2.27
Pogo 2
Pogo 650
3.12
Santana 21
2.52
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Multi 23 ★
49
Hobie 21 Se
42
Hunter Horizon 21
187
Pogo 2
101
Pogo 650
90
Santana 21
105
Hull Speed
Multi 23 ★
5.7 kts
Hobie 21 Se
5.7 kts
Hunter Horizon 21
5.8 kts
Pogo 2
Pogo 650
6.2 kts
Santana 21
5.9 kts
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