Leisure 23
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| Technical data (overview) | |
| Ship type: | Sailing yacht |
| Length (o.a.): | 6.90 m |
| Width (above): | 2.39 m |
| Draft: | 0.81 / 1.19 m |
| Torso speed: | 6.2 kn |
| Empty weight: | 1841 kg |
| Ballast content: | 886 kg |
| Mast height: | 7.93 m |
| Drive type: | Sail / outboard / built-in diesel |
| Passenger Capacity: | 5 |
| Years of construction: | 1975-1990 |
| Builder: | Cobramold Ltd, UK |
Leisure 23 is a series of sport boats from the British company Cobramold Ltd (which was later renamed Brinecraft Ltd). The yacht is mainly built for cruising in coastal sea waters. The keel keel version ( KK ) is suitable for trips in tidal waters due to its shallow draft and the ability to dry out .
history
The first version was launched under the name Leisure 23 in 1975 as the successor to the Leisure 22 . The Leisure 23 is almost identical to the Leisure 22, the one foot only extends the cockpit to the rear. The reason for switching from Leisure 22 to Leisure 23 was a problem with Leisure 22; if the longitudinal trim is incorrect, this will stick to the stern. The Leisure 23 no longer does this and has better maneuvering and driving characteristics than the Leisure 22. From around 1985 a new edition was marketed as the Leisure 23 SL. Construction stopped in 1990.
The yachts were mainly sold in England, a few also in Central Europe, especially in the Netherlands and Germany. About 3000 units were built.
Keel versions
Most Leisure 23 have a keel keel and a 0.81 m draft , the middle keel version has a 1.19 m draft.
Sails
| Mainsail: | 11.57 m² |
| Genoa: | 16.6 m² |
| Jib: | 9.7 m² |
| Spinnaker: | 32.5 m² |
Motorization
Most boats are equipped with an outboard motor, but there are also variants with built-in diesel, these usually with saildrive . 10 HP engine power is sufficient to reach the trunk speed .
deck
The cockpit offers space for six people. There is a spacious locker between the cockpit and the stern . There is a hatch on the foredeck that leads into the foredeck cabin below.
cabin
A double berth is housed in the foredeck. The lying area of the starboard bunk is slightly shortened, but a toilet is built in at this point. The toilet is usually enclosed by a hinged door; when in use, this door is used as a partition to the rest of the inner nave, the forward cabin then forms the toilet room. The galley is on the port side in the central nave ; this has a sink as well as a two-burner hob, a worktop and storage space. On the starboard side there is a table with two benches, on which one and a half adults can sit. The table can be lowered so that, together with the benches, it provides sleeping space for two more people. A fifth berth is on the port side, with part of the berth under the cockpit seat.
Test by yacht magazine
In the magazine Yacht 1975 Page 108, a test of the Leisure 22, the precursor of the Leisure 23 was in No. 7, et seq., Published. The narrow side decks, the maneuverability and sharp-edged cabin hatch rails are criticized and the following points are emphasized: the living comfort through the wide cabin structure, the protected cockpit, the course stability as well as the good initial stability and the soft onset in rough seas.
