Used Sea Sprite 23 (Weekender) Sailboats for Sale

The Sea Sprite 23 (Weekender) stands as a testament to classic sailboat design, offering the graceful lines and robust performance of a larger vessel in a compact, manageable package. Conceived by the renowned naval architect Carl Alberg, this 22.5-foot monohull is celebrated as an honest-to-goodness yacht, providing remarkable stability and a comfortable motion for a boat of its size. Primarily designed as a coastal cruiser with essential overnight accommodations, the Weekender variant caters to sailors seeking an accessible yet capable small vessel for weekend excursions and extended coastal voyages. Its production history involved several builders, including Beetle Boats, Sailstar Boats (a predecessor to Bristol Yachts), and eventually C.E. Ryder, cementing its place in American yachting heritage.