1973 Seamaster Sailer 23 for sale in Portsmouth – photo 1
Sailboat
Good

Seamaster Sailer 23 Sailing Yacht

Portsmouth
£4,499
Year

1973

Length

23 ft

Engine

Inboard

Fuel

Diesel

Make

Seamaster

Model

Sailer 23

AI Summary

Discover the 1973 Seamaster Sailer 23, a well-maintained 23ft sailboat featuring a reliable 9hp Volvo Penta inboard diesel engine, perfect for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. With a paid mooring in the Solent until March 2027 and a versatile lifting keel for shallow waters, this vessel is a fantastic opportunity at just £4,499 in Portsmouth.

Description

MOORING IN SOLENT PAID FOR UNTIL MARCH 2027 Key Features: Designer: Laurent Giles Length Overall (LOA): 7.01m (23ft) Beam: 2.51m (8ft 3in) Draft: 0.76m (2ft 6in) to 1.68m (5ft 6in) Displacement: 2250kg Keel: Lifting (Swing) – perfect for shallow waters & Drying harbours Engine: 9hp Volvo Penta 2001 Series single-cylinder diesel engine with shaft drive, cruising at 4-5 knots Solar Power: 2 x 20W solar panels to keep your batteries charged Batteries: 2 x 12V with changeover switch for shore power and solar charging Rudder: New Iroko wood rudder installed in 2021 Rigging & Sails: Bermudan Sloop Rig – Gold anodized alloy mast and spars (2010) Sails: Main: 110 sq ft Jib: 120 sq ft Spinnaker: 177 sq ft Headsail Furler: Plastimo, with new foils installed in 2021 Winches: 2 x Tufnell sheet winches, 1 x Harken Radial 20STA alloy winch Control Lines: Led aft for easy single-handed sailing Accommodation: Berths: 5 in 2 cabins, including a V-berth/double in the fore cabin and a dinette that converts to a double Galley: Plastimo Neptune 2-burner stove and grill, manual sink with 50L water tank Heads: Separate compartment with Force4 toilet (installed 2021) Storage: Hanging locker, ample space for gear and provisions Interior: Cushions reupholstered in 2011, with all berths over 6ft long for comfortable sleeping Navigation: Plastimo bulkhead compass, NASA Target 2 depth sounder, Garmin GPSMAP 120 (AIS receiver), DSC VHF radio Autopilot: Raymarine ST1000+ Auto Tiller Pilot Safety: Fire extinguishers, electric and manual bilge pumps, horseshoe life buoy, stainless steel pulpit and pushpit, emergency ladder Deck: CQR anchor with 10m chain & 20m rope, LED mast-mounted deck light, spray dodgers, 6 x fenders & socks Reluctantly for sale due to a shift in my sailing focus towards racing, I simply don’t have the time to enjoy HAR as much as she deserves. The current mooring can be transferred to the new owner upon joining the Yacht Club. The total cost is approximately £400 per year, which is exceptionally good value for the Solent area. Contact me for more details or to arrange a viewing/ test sail - 07784524668

Interested in this boat?

£4,499

Safety Tips

  • Always inspect the boat in person before buying
  • Request a sea trial to test performance
  • Verify ownership documents before payment
  • Meet in safe, public locations