Columbia T-23 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · full

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

22.58' · 6.88 m

Disp.

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.