Designed by John Mullins and built by Jaguar Yachts Ltd. in the UK starting in 1983, this 23-footer represents a practical approach to small boat cruising with its distinctive twin keel configuration. The twin keel design allows the boat to dry out safely on beaches or in tidal harbors, making it particularly appealing for coastal exploration and gunkholing adventures where single-keel boats fear to tread. With a moderate displacement of 3,200 pounds and fractional sloop rig carrying 254 square feet of sail, the Jaguar 23 Tk strikes a reasonable balance between stability and performance for weekend coastal cruising. The twin keels provide excellent directional stability and reduced draft compared to a traditional fin keel design, though at some cost to windward performance. Her fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance. The comfort ratio of 14.44 suggests a relatively stiff, motion-conscious design suitable for day sailing and short coastal hops rather than extended offshore passages. Her capsize screening value of 2.22 indicates reasonable stability for coastal waters. The 8.16-foot beam provides adequate interior space for a boat this size, while the hull speed of nearly 6 knots offers respectable performance under sail for relaxed coastal cruising.
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What is the Jaguar 23 Tk's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Jaguar 23 Tk has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.76. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Jaguar 23 Tk's comfort ratio?
The Jaguar 23 Tk has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 14.44. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Jaguar 23 Tk safe for offshore sailing?
The Jaguar 23 Tk has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.22. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Jaguar 23 Tk?
The theoretical hull speed of the Jaguar 23 Tk is 5.99 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Jaguar 23 Tk weigh?
The Jaguar 23 Tk has a displacement of 3,200.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 23.00 ft.
Who designed the Jaguar 23 Tk?
The Jaguar 23 Tk was designed by John Mullins, first built in 1983.