Fun 23 vs Tonic 23
How do the Fun 23 and Tonic 23 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Fun 23 
Tonic 23 | Fun 23 | Tonic 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 23.3 ft7.11 m | 24.0 ft7.32 m |
| Waterline length | 17.9 ft5.46 m | 20.3 ft6.19 m |
| Beam | 8.0 ft2.44 m | 8.1 ft2.47 m |
| Draft | 5.3 ft1.62 m | 4.5 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 1,875 lb850 kg | 2,932 lb1,330 kg |
| Ballast | 760 lb345 kg | 1,058 lb480 kg |
| Sail area | 243 ft²22.6 m² | 316 ft²29.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 25.57 | 24.68 |
| Displacement / Length | 145 | 156 |
| Comfort ratio | 9.3 | 13.0 |
| Capsize screening | 2.60 | 2.26 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Fun 23 vs Tonic 23: the short version
- The Tonic 23 is the larger boat at 24.0 ft7.32 m LOA versus 23.3 ft7.11 m for the Fun 23.
- The Tonic 23 is heavier, displacing about 56% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Fun 23 carries the more powerful rig (25.6 vs 24.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Tonic 23 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Tonic 23 rates better for offshore work (2.26 vs 2.60).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.