Yarmouth 23 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Gaffhead Sloop

LOA

23' · 7.01 m

Disp.

6,173 lbs · 2,800 kg

First year

1988

The Yarmouth 23 represents a deliberate return to the traditional "pocket cruiser" ethos, blending the rugged DNA of the Fisher range with a compact, seaworthy footprint. Designed by the esteemed team of Wyatt and Freeman—the architects behind the legendary Fisher motor sailers—the Yarmouth 23 was conceived to offer the security and feel of a much larger vessel in a package manageable by a solo sailor. Unlike many modern 23footers that prioritize lightair speed and flatbottomed planning potential, the Yarmouth is a heavydisplacement, longkeeled cutter built for seakindliness. Its high bulwarks, substantial displacementtolength ratio, and sturdy GRP construction reflect the standards of Neil Marine, the Sri Lankan yard responsible for its execution under the Fisher Motor Sailers umbrella. Though small enough to be trailerable with a heavyduty vehicle, its design philosophy is strictly focused on coastal passagemaking and coping with the offshore conditions that usually sideline boats of this size.