McGruer Clipper 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alex McGruer·1969·Challenger Yachts
McGruer Clipper 23 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
23.75' · 7.24 m
Displ.
3,000 lbs · 1,361 kg
First year
1969

The Clipper 23 represents a significant chapter in Canadian fiberglass boatbuilding, designed by the esteemed Scottish naval architect Alex McGruer and produced by Challenger Yachts Ltd. in Ontario. Introduced in the mid1970s as a smaller alternative to the popular Challenger 24, the Clipper 23 was marketed as a robust, entrylevel coastal cruiser capable of handling the oftenchoppy conditions of the Great Lakes and the Canadian coastline. Unlike many of its contemporaries that prioritized lightair speed, the Clipper 23 was built with a philosophy of "shiplikeness," featuring a stout masthead sloop rig and a traditional profile that emphasized safety and stability for nascent sailing families.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Pearson 32332.25'$ 17,998229
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,7881810
Westerly Pageant 2323'$ 6,393157
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,054114
Com-Pac 2322.75'$ 6,950115
Leisure 2322.64'$ 5,45183
Hunter Boats 2323.25'$ 6,16583
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
Triton 2121.25'$ 83,44540

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a McGruer Clipper 23?+
Comparable models include Pearson 323, Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I, Westerly Pageant 23. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.