The Sunbeam 23 represents a foundational chapter in the history of Schöchl Yachtbau, appearing at a time when the Austrian shipyard was transitioning from its carpentry roots into a premiere European boatbuilder. Built with the precision of the Schöchl family’s Tischlerei (woodworking) heritage, the Sunbeam 23 was designed to bridge the gap between the ultra-popular Sunbeam 22 and the larger, more sea-bound cruisers of the 1970s and 80s. As a trailerable pocket cruiser, it epitomized the "Mattsee quality" that defined the brand, offering a level of interior joinery and structural rigidity rarely seen in vessels under 25 feet. While many contemporary builders were moving toward high-volume production, Sunbeam maintained a focus on "custom-built" sensibilities, a philosophy that remains central to the brand today, as noted on the Sunbeam Yachts Official Site.
Sunbeam 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Sunbeam
- Model
- 23
- Builder
- Sunbeam Yachts - Schöchl Yachtbau
- Designer
- Manfred Schöchl
- Number Built
- 279
- Production Year(s)
- 1979 - 2003
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $20,411 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 23 | 23.42' | $11,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Com-Pac 23 | 22.75' | $6,950 | 9 | 3 |
| Sunbeam 28.1 | 27.89' | $126,014 | 7 | 3 |
| Hunter 23 | 23.25' | $5,600 | 7 | 1 |
| Sunbeam 22.1 | 22.47' | $61,148 | 6 | 0 |
| Sunbeam 44 | 43.96' | $161,779 | 6 | 2 |
| Com-Pac 23 Mk IV | 23.92' | $32,950 | 5 | 2 |
| Leisure 23 SL | 22.64' | $6,253 | 4 | 3 |
| Sunbeam 23 | $20,411 | 2 | 0 | |
| Seaward 25 | 26.75' | $10,400 | 2 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14,121 | 1 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | $26,700 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Sunbeam 23 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Sunbeam 23 over the past 12 months is $20,411. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Sunbeam 23 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Sunbeam 23 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Sunbeam 23?
- Germany currently has the lowest median asking price at $14,121, while United Kingdom is the most expensive at $26,700 — a 89% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Sunbeam 23?
- Comparable models include the Precision 23, Com-Pac 23, Sunbeam 28.1. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.