[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The design has been built by Com-Pac Yachts in the United States since 1978 and remains in production as the Mark IV and Pilothouse models.
[6] In a 2008 review in Sailing Magazine, John Kretschmer wrote, "although the Com-Pac 23 is a very practical boat, its wide appeal comes from its traditional appearance.
"[10] In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "the Com-Pac 23 ... is now in its fourth iteration (called Mk IV).
Along the way various changes have included a bowsprit which moved the sail area center of effort forward, reducing weather helm), a small increase in ballast weight, an on-deck anchor locker, improvements in hardware including a switch from round ports to rectangular ones, a PVC rubrail with stainless steel striker plate, a foil rudder blade in place of one made of flat plate, an optional 9 hp Yanmar inboard diesel engine, and others.
It’s actually an innovative and serious trailerable cruiser, enhancing Com-Pac’s reputation for building tough boats with well-thought-out details.