Olympic 23.5 (Olympic Dolphin 23)
Description
The Olympic 23.5 (also listed in some sailboat databases as the Olympic 23.5 or related to the Olympic Dolphin 23 series) is a small, trailerable Canadian fiberglass daysailer/cruiser produced by Olympic Yachts Ltd. (Canada) starting around 1973. It appears to be a variant or lesser-known model in the Olympic Dolphin 23 family (which had fin keel and shoal options), emphasizing lightweight construction, shallow draft for beaching/trailering, and simple family sailing on lakes, bays, or protected coastal waters. Production numbers are not precisely documented but appear low (likely dozens to low hundreds, given rarity in current markets and similar-era small boats). It features a masthead sloop rig, centerboard or fin keel for versatility, and a basic open cockpit with minimal cuddy/storage—practical for entry-level or recreational use, though not a high-volume production model like Hunters or Beneteaus of the time.
Construction Details
| Designer | In House Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Olympic Yachts Ltd. (Canada) |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 41.990 ft |
| LWL | 39.170 ft |
| Beam | 12.660 ft |
| Displacement | 23750 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.910 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24.60 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.30 ft |
| p | 22.20 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.60 ft | 8.30 ft | 22.20 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Olympic 23.5 (Olympic Dolphin 23) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 22.2 ft - (6767 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.69 ft - (7221 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.84 ft - (7266 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 105.31 ft² |
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Olympic 23.5 (Olympic Dolphin 23) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 20.77 ft - (6331 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.09 ft - (3380 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.88 ft - (5450 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.55 ft - (2911 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 99.1 ft² |
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Olympic 23.5 (Olympic Dolphin 23) - GENOA
| Luff | * 24.66 ft - (7516 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.49 ft - (4112 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.11 ft - (7044 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.45 ft - (3795 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 153.52 ft² |
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Olympic 23.5 (Olympic Dolphin 23) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 24.66 ft - (7516 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 14.94 ft - (4554 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.94 ft - (4554 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 313.16 ft² |
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