Sea Sprite 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1958·C.E.Ryder/Sailstar Boats/Seasprite Co.
Sea Sprite 23 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
22.5' · 6.86 m
Displ.
3,350 lbs · 1,520 kg
First year
1958

The Sea Sprite 23 is a quintessential example of the "full keel, narrow beam" philosophy that dominated midcentury American yachting design. Penned by the legendary naval architect Carl Alberg in 1957, the vessel served as a foundational model for Sailstar Boat Co. before the company’s acquisition by Clint Pearson and its subsequent evolution into Bristol Yachts. Measuring 22 feet, 6 inches on deck, the Sea Sprite 23 is often described as a "big little boat," offering the heavyweather stability and aesthetic grace of a much larger offshore cruiser in a package that remains manageable for a solo sailor. The design was produced by several builders over its long lifespan, including Sailstar, Bristol, and eventually the Sea Sprite Co. at Wickford Shipyard, resulting in a lineage that spans nearly four decades of fiberglass boatbuilding history.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,500
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 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

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 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Cape Dory Typhoon18.5'$ 5,000177
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,050114
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Leisure 2322.64'$ 5,44983
Sea Sprite 3433.84'$ 48,00052
Sea Sprite 23You are here$ 9,50011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sea Sprite 23 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sea Sprite 23 over the past 12 months is $9,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sea Sprite 23 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Sea Sprite 23 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sea Sprite 23 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sea Sprite 23 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sea Sprite 23 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sea Sprite 23 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Sea Sprite 23?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Cape Dory 36, Cape Dory Typhoon. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.