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Parker 235
Designer: Parker  ·  Builder: Park Lift Keel Yachts  ·  First built: 1994
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About the Parker 235

A product of Parker Boats, the British builder long associated with practical, sea-kindly designs, the 235 sits within a range of trailerable and coastal sailing yachts that earned a solid reputation among weekend sailors and club racers across the UK. Built with the pragmatic British sailor in mind, the 235 is well-suited to inshore and coastal cruising, offering a manageable size that appeals to those stepping up from dinghies or seeking an accessible entry point into keelboat sailing. Parker developed their sailboat range with an emphasis on robust construction and predictable handling, making boats that perform reliably in the choppier conditions found around UK and northern European coastlines. The 235 is no exception, and its proportions lend themselves to day sailing, overnight coastal hops, and relaxed club racing without demanding an experienced crew. Its trailerable nature adds practical appeal for owners who want flexibility in where they sail. While detailed specifications are limited, the Parker 235 represents the kind of sensible, confidence-inspiring design that has kept the Parker name well-regarded among British sailing enthusiasts for decades.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.50 ft / 7.16 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.90 ft / 6.37 m
Beam 8.33 ft / 2.54 m
Max Draft 4.60 ft / 1.40 m
Min Draft 1.00 ft / 0.30 m
Displacement 3,042.00 lb / 1,380 kg
Ballast 683.00 lb / 310 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 270.00 ft² / 25.08 m²
Headroom 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Parker
Builder Park Lift Keel Yachts
First Built 1994
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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
20.63
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
12.87
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
2.3
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. 6.13
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
3.5
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. 622.07
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.85
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.0
SA Fore 109.34
SA Main 123.75
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Parker 235 ★
23.5 ft
Precision 23
23.4 ft
Santana 2023A
23.3 ft
LWL
Parker 235 ★
20.9 ft
Precision 23
20.0 ft
Santana 2023A
20.6 ft
Beam
Parker 235 ★
8.3 ft
Precision 23
8.5 ft
Santana 2023A
8.5 ft
Displacement
Parker 235 ★
3 lbs
Precision 23
2 lbs
Santana 2023A
2 lbs
Ballast
Parker 235 ★
683 lbs
Precision 23
850 lbs
Santana 2023A
1 lbs
Sail Area
Parker 235 ★
270 sq ft
Precision 23
248 sq ft
Santana 2023A
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Parker 235 ★
20.6
Precision 23
21.9
Santana 2023A
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Parker 235 ★
12.9
Precision 23
10.4
Santana 2023A
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Parker 235 ★
2.30
Precision 23
2.53
Santana 2023A
Hull Speed
Parker 235 ★
6.1 kts
Precision 23
6.0 kts
Santana 2023A
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Parker 235 ★
3.5
Precision 23
4.3
Santana 2023A
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