Used Islander 23 (Wakefield) Sailboats for Sale

The Islander 23 (Wakefield) is a compact and practical monohull sailboat, originally conceived by designer L. Wakefield and built by the renowned British manufacturer Russell Marine Ltd. beginning in 1968. Conceived as an accessible cruiser, this vessel embodies Russell Marine's ethos of producing sturdy, affordable, and family-friendly yachts, designed to introduce a broader audience to the joys of sailing. Its most distinctive feature is its twin keel configuration, which grants it excellent stability and the unique ability to sit upright on drying moorings, a highly valued trait in many European sailing grounds.