Jeanneau Fun 23 (Ranger 23)
Description
The Jeanneau Fun 23 is a lively French trailerable one-design racer-dayboat designed by Joubert & Nivelt and produced by Jeanneau from 1982 to around 1992 (with a short run in France after U.S. production). At 23.33 feet LOA, it's the brainchild of French sailor Alain Forgeot, inspired by the Soling class but with an overlapping jib for added versatility. Emphasizing speed and simplicity in a lightweight fiberglass hull with a fractional sloop rig and swing keel, it's optimized for club racing, day sails, or short overnights—trailerable under 3,000 lb loaded for easy transport. Ranger Yachts in Tampa, FL, built about 100 units for the U.S. market, while Jeanneau produced a smaller number in France, fostering an active European one-design class. Today, it's a cult favorite for budget racers seeking J/24-like thrills in a compact package.
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert-Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau |
| Length | 23.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.330 ft |
| LWL | 17.920 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 1875 lb |
| Ballast | 760 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.330 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8 ft |
| p | 27.89 ft |
| e | 10.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft | 8 ft | 27.89 ft | 10.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Jeanneau Fun 23 (Ranger 23) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27.83 ft - (8483 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.19 ft - (8897 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.4 ft - (8961 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 150.57 ft² |
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Jeanneau Fun 23 (Ranger 23) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 20.83 ft - (6349 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.44 ft - (3487 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.86 ft - (5444 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.8 ft - (2987 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.94 ° |
| Area | * 102.08 ft² |
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Jeanneau Fun 23 (Ranger 23) - GENOA
| Luff | * 24.73 ft - (7538 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.89 ft - (4234 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.14 ft - (7053 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.78 ft - (3895 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.95 ° |
| Area | * 158.03 ft² |
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Jeanneau Fun 23 (Ranger 23) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 24.73 ft - (7538 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 15.34 ft - (4676 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.34 ft - (4676 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 322 ft² |
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