Paceship 23 (P23)
Description
The Paceship 23 (also called the Paceship P 23 or P23) is a popular Canadian-built trailerable cruiser-racer from Paceship Yachts Ltd. (Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia), produced from 1970 to 1978, with approximately 400–450 units built. Designed by C&C Design (Cuthbertson & Cassian), it's a lightweight, high-performance pocket cruiser known for its speed, ease of trailering, and surprising accommodations for its size. It's one of the more successful small cruisers of the 1970s and remains a favorite for Great Lakes, coastal, and trailer-sailing enthusiasts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Paceship Yachts (Canada) |
| Length | 23.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.670 ft |
| Displacement | 3500 lb |
| Ballast | 1588 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 27 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 ft | 9 ft | 23 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Paceship 23 (P23) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.21 ft - (7379 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.4 ft - (7437 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 106.77 ft² |
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Paceship 23 (P23) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 22.77 ft - (6940 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.64 ft - (5986 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 117.81 ft² |
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Paceship 23 (P23) - GENOA
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.67 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.76 ft - (3584 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.34 ° |
| Area | * 158.7 ft² |
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Paceship 23 (P23) - GENOA
| Luff | * 27.04 ft - (8242 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.61 ft - (4453 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.35 ft - (7727 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 182.53 ft² |
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Paceship 23 (P23) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 27.04 ft - (8242 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.88 ft - (7583 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 301 ft² |
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Paceship 23 (P23) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 27.04 ft - (8242 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 372 ft² |
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