Cascade 23
Description
The Cascade 23 is a rare, compact pocket cruiser/day sailer from the Cascade Yachts lineup (Yacht Constructors Inc., Portland, Oregon), designed by Robert A. Smith (the same architect behind the iconic Cascade 29, 36, and 42). Production began around 1977, with only a handful built—often using older tooling acquired from Islander Yachts. Like all Cascades, it's built with their signature heavy, hand-laid solid fiberglass hull (no core for maximum durability), earning the brand's "bulletproof" reputation for surviving extreme abuse. This small sloop is a light, high-performance boat—quick and responsive in a breeze, suitable for daysailing, club racing, or short coastal/overnight trips. It's trailerable with surprising accommodations for its size (V-berth forward, small cabin, and cockpit seating for 4+).
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert A. Smith |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cascade Yachts (Yacht Constructors Inc.) |
| Length | 22.917 ft |
| LOA | 22.917 ft |
| LWL | 20.080 ft |
| Beam | 7.670 ft |
| Displacement | 2500 lb |
| Ballast | 800 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.830 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.50 ft |
| p | 26 ft |
| e | 8.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.75 ft | 9.50 ft | 26 ft | 8.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cascade 23 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.97 ft - (8220 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.07 ft - (8251 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | 110.38 ft² |
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Cascade 23 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 22.71 ft - (6922 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.82 ft - (3908 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.38 ft - (5907 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.93 ft - (3331 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 124.08 ft² |
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Cascade 23 - GENOA
| Luff | * 26.97 ft - (8220 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.54 ft - (4737 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.18 ft - (7675 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 192.11 ft² |
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Cascade 23 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 26.97 ft - (8220 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 392.01 ft² |
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