Halcyon 23
A Halcyon 23 is a type of sailing yacht which was built in England.[1]
 Smoot Yan, a Halcyon 23 | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Alan Buchanan |
| Location | England |
| Year | 1969 |
| No. built | 1000 |
| Builder(s) | Offshore Yachts Ltd. |
| Hull | |
| Type | Twin Keel |
| LOA | 22.75 feet (6.93 m) |
| LWL | 18.67 feet (5.69 m) |
| Beam | 7.5 feet (2.3 m) |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Hull appendages | |
| Ballast | 1,155 pounds (524 kg) |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Masthead Sloop |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 12.1 metres (40 ft) |
History
The Halcyon 23 was designed by Alan Buchanan in the 1960s. At first, it became known under the name "Crystal". After several changes in the accommodation plan, the vessel was taken into production by Offshore Yachts Ltd. in 1965. It became a popular model which remained in production until 1975. In that year, Offshore Yachts Ltd. was forced to close down its operation, after a fire in their shipyard.[2]
References
- "Halcyon 23". Sailboat Data. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- "Halcyon 23 - Yachts and Yachting Review", Offshore Yacht Class Owners' Association, March 13, 1970, archived from the original on January 5, 2009
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