Samphire 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David M. Cannell·1977·~12 hulls·North Sea Craft
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Hull Type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
22.75' · 6.93 m
Disp.
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
$ 2,481
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
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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 $2,481. 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.