Samphire 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David M. Cannell·1977·~12 hulls·North Sea Craft
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
22.75' · 6.93 m
Displ.
5,376 lbs · 2,439 kg
First year
1977

The Samphire 23, designed by the prolific naval architect David Cannell and primarily built by North Sea Craft, is a quintessential British pocket cruiser that prioritizes seaworthiness and traditional aesthetics over the cavernous interiors of modern production yachts. Introduced in the mid1970s, the design reflects a philosophy where "small" does not equate to "fragile." With its distinctive high prow, heavy displacement, and longkeel configuration, the Samphire 23 was engineered to handle the choppy, unpredictable waters of the North Sea and the English Channel. It remains a popular choice for solo sailors and couples who seek a robust, "proper" little ship capable of making coastal passages that would leave lighter, finkeeled daysailers seeking shelter. The boat's heritage is deeply intertwined with its larger siblings, the Samphire 26 and the Samphire 29, all of which share the same Cannell design DNA characterized by a seakindly motion and an encapsulated keel.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,490
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 Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Samphire 23 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 2,49022100.0%

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 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,7881810
Westerly Pageant 2323'$ 6,393157
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 2121'$ 49,1271311
Com-Pac 2322.75'$ 6,950115
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,054114
Leisure 2322.64'$ 5,45183
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
Samphire 23You are here$ 2,49022

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Samphire 23 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Samphire 23 over the past 12 months is $2,490. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Samphire 23 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Samphire 23 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Samphire 23 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Samphire 23 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Samphire 23 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Samphire 23 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Samphire 23?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I, Westerly Pageant 23. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.