Seaward 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

24.5' · 7.47 m

Displ.

2,700 lbs · 1,225 kg

First year

1984

The Seaward 23, a quintessential pocket cruiser designed by Nick Hake, emerged in the mid1980s as an evolved successor to the Seaward 22. Built by Hake Yachts in Florida, the vessel was conceived to bridge the gap between trailerable daysailers and serious coastal cruisers. Its design philosophy emphasizes "big boat" features—such as a dedicated head, a functional galley, and a solid fiberglass hull—within a 23foot frame that remains manageable for a solo sailor or a small family. Unlike many lightdisplacement boats of its era, the Seaward 23 was engineered with a focus on stability and shallowwater exploration, making it a staple in the thin waters of the Florida Keys and the Chesapeake Bay. While the model was eventually superseded by the larger Seaward 25 and the more technologically advanced "RK" (Retractable Keel) series, the original 23 remains a highly soughtafter hull on the preowned market for its robust construction and timeless lines.