Spirit 23 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

23' · 7.01 m

Disp.

2,800 lbs · 1,270 kg

First year

1978

The Spirit 23 is a robust, compact cruiser born from the Spirit Yacht BVBA yard in Boom, Belgium. Designed during an era where small yachts were expected to handle the challenging chop of the North Sea, the 23 serves as a foundational model in a lineup celebrated for structural integrity and conservative, seaworthy lines. Built primarily in the 1970s and 80s, the vessel reflects the design philosophy of the renowned Van de Stadt Design, a firm synonymous with balanced, fastdisplacement hulls. While the builder’s digital presence remains a localized artifact of Belgian maritime history, the Spirit 23 is regarded by coastal sailors as a "pocket cruiser" that punches well above its weight class in terms of stability and build quality.