Johnson 23 vs Tempest
How do the Johnson 23 and Tempest compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
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Tempest | Johnson 23 | Tempest | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 21.9 ft6.68 m | 22.0 ft6.70 m |
| Waterline length | 19.4 ft5.90 m | 20.0 ft6.10 m |
| Beam | 8.2 ft2.50 m | 6.5 ft1.97 m |
| Draft | 4.6 ft1.40 m | 3.6 ft1.09 m |
| Displacement | 2,866 lb1,300 kg | 1,021 lb463 kg |
| Ballast | 1,411 lb640 kg | 440 lb200 kg |
| Sail area | 291 ft²27.0 m² | 247 ft²22.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 23.08 | 38.98 |
| Displacement / Length | 176 | 57 |
| Comfort ratio | 13.3 | 6.4 |
| Capsize screening | 2.31 | 2.57 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Average used price | €4,500 | — |
Johnson 23 vs Tempest: the short version
- The Johnson 23 and Tempest are close in length (21.9 ft6.68 m vs 22.0 ft6.70 m ).
- The Johnson 23 is heavier, displacing about 181% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Tempest carries the more powerful rig (39.0 vs 23.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Johnson 23 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Johnson 23 rates better for offshore work (2.31 vs 2.57).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.