| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Steve Schock |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1993 |
| Builder | W. D. Schock Corp |
| Role | Cruiser |
| Name | Santana 2023A |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 2,880 lb (1,306 kg) |
| Draft | 5.33 ft (1.62 m) withcentreboard down |
| Hull | |
| Type | monohull |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| LOA | 23.33 ft (7.11 m) |
| LWL | 20.62 ft (6.28 m) |
| Beam | 8.50 ft (2.59 m) |
| Engine type | outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | centerboard |
| Ballast | 1,300 lb (590 kg) of water |
| Rudder | transom-mountedrudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | fractional riggedsloop |
| Total sail area | 234.00 sq ft (21.739 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 224 |
TheSantana 2023 is a family ofAmericantrailerablesailboats that was designed bySteve Schock, with models forracing andcruising, first built in 1993.[1][2][3]
The Santana 2023 is a development ofW. Shad Turner's 1978Santana 23 D design, using the same hull design, but different deck, mast and interior.[1][2][4]
The design was built byW. D. Schock Corp in theUnited States from 1993 until 2001, but it is now out of production.[1][2][3][5]
The Santana 2023 is a recreationalkeelboat, built predominantly offiberglass that was built in three different models: A, C and R.[1][2][3]
All models havefractional rigs;raked stems; two-angled, openreverse transoms; transom-hungrudders controlled by atiller and retractablecenterboards.[1][2][3]
The boat has a draft of 5.33 ft (1.62 m) with the centerboard extended and 1.17 ft (0.36 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water,beaching or ground transportation on atrailer.[1][2][3]
The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW)outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[3]
In a 1996 review inPractical Sailor while the boat was in production, Darrell Nicholson wrote, "we think the Santana 2023 is a reasonable introduction to cruising lakes and protected waters. Its simple operation should not confound beginners or those stepping up from daysailing. Though the design of the 2023 is not as radical or sophisticated as other sprit boats such as the Melges 24 or Ultimate 20, the hull is well designed. It is easy to rig and launch. While early models suffered gear failures, Schock appears to be working out the bugs. Still, we are dismayed that at least one customers warranty work has not been completed."[4]
In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "best features: It is said to be extremely easy to launch and rig the boat for sailing. Worst features: Judging from owner comments, Schock used plywood on the interior of the water ballast tanks on early boats, then turned to fiberglass starting in 1996. However, they continued to use a brittle caulking material for the joints around the top of the tank, which has often led to leaks. Owners have devised various fixes; none sounds easy to accomplish."[3]