Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1958 – 1986·~780 hulls·C.E.Ryder/Sailstar Boats/Seasprite Co.
Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
22.5' · 6.86 m
Disp.
3,350 lbs · 1,520 kg
First year
1958

The Sea Sprite 23 Daysailer is a quintessential example of midcentury American yacht design, representing one of the earliest and most enduring fiberglass production boats. Designed by the legendary naval architect Carl Alberg in 1958, the model enjoyed a remarkable production run spanning nearly three decades under various builders, most notably the Sea Sprite Association documented builders such as American Boatbuilding, Wickford Shipyard, Sailstar, and C.E. Ryder. While built on the same 22.5foot hull as its more common sibling, the Sea Sprite 23 Weekender, the Daysailer variant prioritizes deck space and simplicity, featuring a significantly larger eightfoot cockpit and a shortened cuddy cabin. Its traditional lines—characterized by a narrow beam, graceful overhangs, and a full keel—make it a "miniature yacht" that remains highly sought after by traditionalists for its aesthetic and seaworthiness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,500
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Daysailer Sea Sprite 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$ 9,50011100.0%

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
Cape Dory Typhoon18.5'$ 5,350187
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Pacific Seacraft Flicka 2024'$ 27,650134
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 2121'$ 49,1021311
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,041114
Com-Pac 2322.75'$ 6,950115
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Sea Sprite 3433.84'$ 48,00052
Sea Sprite Sea Sprite 23You are here$ 9,50022

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 over the past 12 months is $9,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Daysailer Sea Sprite 23 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Daysailer Sea Sprite 23?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory Typhoon, Cape Dory 28, Whitby 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.