The Sonic 23 is a Canadian-built pocket cruiser that emerged during the fiberglass boatbuilding boom of the 1970s. Manufactured by Sonic Sailboats Ltd. in Newmarket, Ontario, the vessel was designed to compete in the highly contested 22-to-24-foot trailerable cruiser market. While it shares some aesthetic DNA with contemporary designs from Tanzer and C&C, the Sonic 23 was marketed as a slightly more robust alternative for sailors navigating the often-choppy waters of the Great Lakes. The boat was primarily offered in a fixed-keel configuration, though its relatively shallow draft and modest beam made it a candidate for seasonal trailering, provided the owner had a sufficiently powerful tow vehicle and a custom trailer.
Sonic 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Sonic
- Model
- 23
- Builder
- Sonic Sailboats Ltd.
- Designer
- Joseph D'Alessio
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $5,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $5,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson 323 | 32.25' | $23,450 | 16 | 3 |
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $16,230 | 13 | 3 |
| Ericson 27 | 26.75' | $7,500 | 11 | 4 |
| Westerly Pageant 23 | 23' | $6,763 | 11 | 3 |
| Com-Pac 23 | 22.75' | $6,950 | 9 | 3 |
| Ericson 29 | 28.58' | $9,250 | 8 | 2 |
| Hunter 23 | 23.25' | $5,600 | 7 | 1 |
| Com-Pac 23 Mk IV | 23.92' | $32,950 | 5 | 2 |
| Leisure 23 SL | 22.64' | $6,255 | 4 | 3 |
| Sonic 23 | $5,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $5,000 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Sonic 23 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Sonic 23 over the past 12 months is $5,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Sonic 23 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Sonic 23 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Sonic 23?
- Comparable models include the Pearson 323, Moody 27, Ericson 27. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.