Montgomery 23
Description
The Montgomery 23 is a compact, trailerable pocket cruiser designed by Jerry Montgomery (founder of Montgomery Marine Products, Dana Point, California, USA) and first built in 1985 as an evolution of the Montgomery 17 and 15 series. It features a swing keel (keel/centerboard) for shallow draft versatility (1.75 ft up for beaching/trailering, 4.50 ft down for sailing stability), a masthead sloop rig for predictable and balanced performance, positive foam flotation for unsinkability, and a cozy interior with berths for 4 (V-berth forward + saloon settees), small galley, and enclosed head—praised for its "big boat" feel in a small package, seaworthiness (proven by solo ocean passages), and ease of trailering/launching.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jerry Montgomery |
|---|---|
| Builder | Montgomery Marine Products (USA) |
| Length | 23.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.000 ft |
| LWL | 21.830 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 3600 lb |
| Ballast | 1000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.920 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.420 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.50 ft |
| p | 25 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.80 ft | 9.50 ft | 25 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Montgomery 23 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.09 ft - (7952 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 26.27 ft - (8007 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 116.1 ft² |
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Montgomery 23 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 25.02 ft - (7626 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.57 ft - (3831 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.74 ft - (6626 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 136.63 ft² |
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Montgomery 23 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 106.63 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.13 ft - (3088 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.24 ° |
| Area | * 144.37 ft² |
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Montgomery 23 - GENOA
| Luff | * 29.71 ft - (9056 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.33 ft - (4673 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.96 ft - (8522 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 211.68 ft² |
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