[3] In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "the emphasis on this design appears to be to provide basic sailboat transportation at a low price.
Best features: The raised poptop can be fitted with snap-on weather curtains and vinyl windows to make a serviceable convertible doghouse underway.
Worst features: The Grampian 23 is the slowest of her comp[etitor]s (despite her relatively long waterline), with a significantly higher PHRF rating.
Presumably, the original plan was to allot more space to accommodations, but the idea somehow didn't work, as seen by comparing the Grampian 23 to the O'Day 23 Mk I ...
"[3] In a review, Michael McGoldrick wrote that the design is, "a spacious 23 footer with enough room for a private head.