The Jeanneau Tonic 23 stands out as a highly sought-after design by Philippe Briand, offering outstanding sailing performance within a compact and easily trailerable format. Its unique lifting keel feature allows it to navigate shallow waters with ease, making it perfect for coastal cruising, estuary sailing, or accessing drying harbours. Despite its modest size, the accommodation aboard the Tonic 23 is impressively spacious, comfortably accommodating a family and providing practical amenities for enjoyable weekends on the water. Includes Twin Axle Road Trailer.
Make/Model: Jeanneau Tonic 23
Year Built: 1989
Designer: Philippe Briand
Builder: Jeanneau (France)
Hull Type: Monohull, GRP (Fiberglass)
Rig: Fractional sloop rig
Keel: Lifting keel (ideal for shallow waters, mooring flexibility, and trailering)
Length Overall (LOA): 7.10 m / 23 ft 3 in
Beam: 2.50 m / 8 ft 2 in
Draft: 0.70 m keel up / 1.50 m keel down (approx.)
Displacement: ~1,200 kg
Engine: 5hp four stroke Mariner outboard
Accommodation
Berths: 4–5 (double V-berth forward, double/dinette in saloon, quarter berth aft)
Cabins: 1 main cabin + separate fore cabin with privacy curtain
Heads: 1 manual sea toilet (under forward berth)
Galley: Single-burner hob
Sink with manual water pump
Storage lockers
Inventory / Equipment
Brass Cabin Clock
Anchor mooring and lines
Boat Hook
Blue Side Dodgers with vessel name
New cabin headlining in the main cabin (2015)
Full set of sheets and blocks
Cockpit cushions & Cockpit Table
Built-in crockery and cutlery storage
Fresh water tank
Pressure sink taps x 2
Built-in Cool Box Storage
Cabin cushions
New wire safety rail (2015)
Blue Spray Hood
Cabin Lights
Chemical Toilet
Cabin mirror
Stern mounted, folding, stainless steel boarding ladder
Navigation Light
Engine: 5hp four-stroke Mariner outboard
Fuel tank and fuel link
Remote engine control in the cockpit
Manual bilge pump
2 Electric bilge pumps
12-volt battery
Two sets of sails (Jib x2, main x2)
New main sail (2014)
New Jib (2013)
Winches x4, on deck + 1 in cabin for the keel
Winch handle, Lazy Jacks and main sail stored in a zip bag on the boom
Roller Furling Jib
Anchor with chain & warp
Navigation lights
Compass
Depth/speed log
Safety equipment including Gas, Smoke alarm, CO2 alarm, Fire extinguisher, "U shape" Life buoy and light
Twin Axle Road Trailer
Broker’s Comments:
This 1989 model exemplifies Jeanneau’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and represents an affordable entry point into the world of family cruising or competitive sailing. To experience this remarkable vessel firsthand, please contact us at 07710 392389 or via email at sales@suresail.com to arrange a viewing.