Starwind 223 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

22.25' · 6.78 m

Disp.

2,435 lbs · 1,104 kg

First year

1984

The Starwind 223, introduced in 1984, represents a pivotal refinement in Wellcraft Marine’s brief but significant foray into the sailing market. Designed by naval architect Cortland Steck, the 223 was commissioned to replace the Halsey Herreshoffdesigned Starwind 22. While its predecessor was a traditional cruiser, the 223 was engineered with a more contemporary hull form and an emphasis on versatility, specifically catering to the burgeoning "trailersailer" demographic of the 1980s. Constructed of solid fiberglass with a retractable swing keel, the 223 was intended to provide a balance between spirited daysailing performance and the basic necessities required for overnight coastal hops.