Designed in 1931 by Sam Crocker and adapted to fiberglass in the 70's. These are popular on the coast of Maine probably because they're a serious 23' sailboat that will safely handle our rough coastal conditions. The 23' was stretched for the rig with a sprit and boomkin. A sloop with two headsails, the staysail gets used alot on this windy coast.
The Stone Horse 23 has a great cockpit and an adequate sitting height cabin for overnighting. Simple adequate berths, a tiny galley and spot for a head in the bow. Crocker fit all that without a high cabin. Sleek. Quite a design trick.
Like the big Hinckley Northern Star (background), Stone Horse owners enjoy a similar cult like following, on smaller budget.
The Stone Horse 23 has a great cockpit and an adequate sitting height cabin for overnighting. Simple adequate berths, a tiny galley and spot for a head in the bow. Crocker fit all that without a high cabin. Sleek. Quite a design trick.
Like the big Hinckley Northern Star (background), Stone Horse owners enjoy a similar cult like following, on smaller budget.