Crown 23 vs Magnifik Midget
How do the Crown 23 and Magnifik Midget compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Crown 23 | Crown 23 | Magnifik Midget | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 23.0 ft7.01 m | 23.0 ft7.00 m |
| Waterline length | 19.5 ft5.94 m | 18.9 ft5.75 m |
| Beam | 7.7 ft2.34 m | 7.0 ft2.12 m |
| Draft | 4.1 ft1.24 m | 3.2 ft0.98 m |
| Displacement | 3,800 lb1,724 kg | 3,086 lb1,400 kg |
| Ballast | 1,550 lb703 kg | 1,543 lb700 kg |
| Sail area | 269 ft²25.0 m² | 269 ft²25.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.67 | 20.31 |
| Displacement / Length | 229 | 205 |
| Comfort ratio | 18.9 | 17.9 |
| Capsize screening | 1.97 | 1.91 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Average used price | — | €1,200 |
Crown 23 vs Magnifik Midget: the short version
- The Crown 23 and Magnifik Midget are close in length (23.0 ft7.01 m vs 23.0 ft7.00 m ).
- The Crown 23 is heavier, displacing about 23% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Magnifik Midget carries the more powerful rig (20.3 vs 17.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Crown 23 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Magnifik Midget rates better for offshore work (1.91 vs 1.97).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.