Sea SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER)

Fractional Sloop · Long Keel · 1958–present

Specifications

Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

41.8%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

17.8

Displacement / length

348.5

Comfort ratio

21.4

Capsize screening

1.87

Hull speed

5.4 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

406

Hull

Hull type

Long Keel

Construction

Fiberglass

Production

Years built

1958–present

Designer

Carl Alberg

Builder

C.E.Ryder, Sailstar Boats, Seasprite Co., Beetle Boat Co.

Design & history

The SEA SPRITE 23 was available as a DAYSAILER and a WEEKENDER. First built by Beetle Boats in Rhode Island; Sailstar Boats, predecessor to Bristol Yachts, was also involved, and the design was sold as the ALBERG 23.

Notable features

Self-bailing cockpitMolded fiberglass seatsCompanionway and stairs down into the cabinMast stepped forward of the cabinNo travelerRudder post comes through the cockpit floorTwo sets of lower shrouds

Variants

SEA SPRITE 23 DAYSAILER
SEA SPRITE 23 WEEKENDER
ALBERG 23

Production

First built by Beetle Boats in Rhode Island. Sailstar Boats was the predecessor to Bristol Yachts. Also sold as the ALBERG 23.

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