Elizabethan 23 Buyer's Guide
The Elizabethan 23 is the smallest of Peter Webster's Elizabethan yachts, a 1969 David Thomas and Webster design that pairs long overhangs with a lifting keel. On the used market she appears as a 23-foot 7-inch pocket cruiser with a four-berth interior, offered in both inboard diesel and petrol outboard forms, and the later Mk II is the version to seek for proper standing headroom.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two generations reach used buyers. The original 23 carries a four-berth interior under a low cabin, while the mid-1970s Mk II raised headroom by 6 inches to 5 feet and reworked the same four-berth plan with other improvements Mk II raised headroom to 5 feet. Either layout can turn up as an inboard diesel or a petrol outboard model, so the propulsion type is a separate variable from the generation.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The only equipment split the sources confirm is propulsion: inboard diesel versus petrol outboard-powered boats were both built. A buyer should treat the engine type as the principal upgrade axis, since it dictates fuel system, weight, and service routine. Beyond that, any electronics, sails, or canvas should be judged on the individual hull rather than assumed for the class.
What to Inspect
Because some early Elizabethan 23 hulls were home completed rather than yard-finished, those boats may carry non-standard joinery, wiring, or engine mounts. On a viewing, open the locker fronts and inspect how the interior was fastened and routed: amateur completion often shows uneven framing, loose wiring runs, or improvised tankage. Confirm which propulsion the hull has and check the mounting for signs of non-factory adaptation.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
- Confirm Mk I or Mk II by measuring headroom
- Verify inboard diesel or outboard petrol installation
- Inspect home-completed hulls for non-standard joinery
- Check engine mount and wiring for amateur work
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Elizabethan 23. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $4,011 | — |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $2,581 | -35.7% |
Where they're listed
Elizabethan 23 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3,802 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure 23 | 22.64' | $ 5,506 | 10 | 4 |
| Elizabethan 23You are here | — | $ 3,802 | 3 | 0 |