Columbia T-23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alan Payne·1973 – 1977·~406 hulls·Columbia Yachts
Columbia T-23 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
22.58' · 6.88 m
Displ.
2,300 lbs · 1,043 kg
First year
1973

The Columbia T23, introduced in 1970, represented a strategic evolution for Columbia Yachts as the company sought to dominate the burgeoning "trailerable" market of the early 1970s. Designed by the esteemed Australian naval architect Alan Payne—famed for his work on the America’s Cup challengers Gretel and Gretel II—the T23 was a departure from the heavier, traditional fullkeel designs of Columbia’s earlier years. By utilizing a swingkeel configuration and a modern hull shape, Payne created a vessel that could be easily transported behind a standard vehicle while maintaining the "big boat" interior volume for which Columbia was known. This model was produced during the brand's peak production years under the Whittaker Corporation, serving as a more accessible entry point into the Columbia family compared to the larger 26 and 28foot models.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,500
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Columbia T-23 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 2,50010100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2525'$ 7,0005015
Pearson 32332.25'$ 17,998229
Westerly Pageant 2323'$ 6,393157
Precision 2323.42'$ 14,000125
Com-Pac 2322.75'$ 6,950115
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,054114
Leisure 2322.64'$ 5,45183
Hunter Boats 2323.25'$ 6,16583
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
Columbia T-23You are here$ 2,50010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Columbia T-23 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Columbia T-23 over the past 12 months is $2,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Columbia T-23 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Columbia T-23 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Columbia T-23 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04Do Columbia T-23 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Columbia T-23 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 16.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Columbia T-23?+
Comparable models include Catalina 25, Pearson 323, Westerly Pageant 23. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.