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SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER). Built by C. E. Ryder and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1958. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 6.86. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.70. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the sea sprite 23 (weekender).

SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) was designed by Carl Alberg.

Who builds SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER)?

SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) is built by C. E. Ryder.

When was SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) first built?

SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) was first built in 1958.

How long is SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER)?

SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) is 4.95 m in length.

What is mast height on SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER)?

SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) has a mast height of 8.23 m.

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Sea Sprite 23 Weekender $17750

Sea-Sprite 23-Weekender For Sale

(Newly Listed.)

Year: 1981 Price: $17750

Make: Sea-Sprite Model: 23-Weekender

LOA: 22.5 Beam: 7

LWL: 16.3 Draft: 3.1

Ballast: 1400 Lbs Displacement: 3350 Lbs

Rig and Sails:

This boat is a Sloop with a Fractional Rig, and 247 sq. feet of sail area. She has 4 Sails, Including Main Sail, Genoa, Jib.

She has a Full-keel. The Hull is Professionally Awlgrip, and is in Recently Restored condition.

1 Tohatsu Gas (Outboard) Engine, 6 horse power with Low Hours.

Mainsail with 2 reefs. (New 2011), Doyle Stack Pack (New 2012), 165% genoa in very good condition, 135% Doyle genoa (New 2014), Profurl head sail furling in excellent condition, Lewmar 16 self tailing winches (4), two Lewmar winch handles (New 2013), Outboard Tohatsu 6hp Sail Pro 25” shaft with alternator, Three gallon fuel tank (New 2012) Mounted in lazarette, Standard Horizon-Explorer Series GX1700 VHF black (New 2014), Depth Gauge Raymarine ST 160 (New 2012), Raymarine Wind Speed System T112 and T120 Solar powered (New 2014), Plastimo Compass on cockpit bulkhead, Focsle cushions w/ 5” foam, blue and in excellent condition, blue Sunbrella Quarter berth cushions with foam (New 2013), Halogen reading lamp in focsle, Head with holding tank, macerator pump, Jabsco manual toilet (New 2013), Cockpit cushions, Bottom Siders (New 2013), Origo alcohol stove Model 1500 singleburner Never used, Jib and main sheets (New 2013) All halyards recently replaced, Battery, Galley with sink, large icebox with drain, Two fresh water tanks Total 23 gallons, Hull Awl griped green 2010, Bottom painted 2014, Bruce anchor with tubular stanchion mount on the bowsprit 15 ft. chain and 150 ft. ½” anchor rode, All US Coast Guard required safety items including life preservers, flares, Docking lines and three fenders, Bowsprit with lifelines, new weatherboards,Bronze opening portals, opening hatch in very good condition, Winter Cover.

Now is your chance to be a part of Yachting history with the Sea Sprite 23 Weekender that has all the bells and whistles you've been looking for. That's because from stem to stern she has been upgraded to the max with the latest sailing gear and equipment. You will feel in total comfort aboard a real sea-going vessel, because this 22.5 foot Alberg designed sloop, final year of construction, is the quintessential compact passage-maker in under 23 feet. This Sea Sprite has been meticulously cared for and maintained to near perfect condition with her coastal cruising roots kept in mind. Her nearly new Awlgripped hull, along with four self-tailing winches, New Doyle Stack-pack, roller furling and countless other cruising essentials, will have you sailing to any destination. There is nowhere you can't go. Below deck you will feel in comfort and luxury. Her generous owner has accommodated her with brand new cushions and canvas. An Origo alcohol stove is at you disposal to prepare meals at sea, and a full head and holding means her crew will relax and enjoy being aboard for any extended period of time. Glistening teak bright-work adourns her on deck, the envy of cruisers all around as she sits at the mooring catching their eye. Her sail inventory is vast, and recently acquired. It includes a brand new 135 Genoa, 165 and a double reefed Doyle mainsail with a single season. Halyards and sheets are also recent acquisitions that add to the reliability factor that comes with owning a completely reliable and restored classic sailboat. The works are at your fingertips on this compact yacht. Her numerous upgrades and annual maintenance have made her the finest Sea sprite 23, as well as a rival for any well equipped yacht on the Long Island Sound. If you are looking for the finest cruising sailboat on the Sound, then look no further for this Sea Sprite 23 Weekender is the right choice for you. She sits on the hard in City Island, ready to make your cruising dreams reality.

Contact Fred for arrangements and info: 347 927 3350

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Sea sprite 23 weekender

The sea sprite 23 weekender is a 22.5ft fractional sloop designed by carl alberg and built in fiberglass by c. e. ryder since 1958..

The Sea sprite 23 weekender is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.

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Sea Sprite 23 Weekender for Sale Built in 1976 at Wickford Shipyard

$7,000 or best offer

An enduring classic designed by Carl Alberg and widely valued throughout New England. A wonderful sailer, responsive and stable in both light airs and strong winds. Six-foot cockpit can comfortably seat 4. Ample storage below and spartan accommodation for 2 – 4. Very well suited to single-hand sailing. A ruggedly built, seaworthy boat.

• Thurston performance cruising main, 130% jib, spinnaker.
• Harken roller furler. New main and jib sheets.
• Spinnaker with pole, snatch blocks, and sheets.
• Full set of cockpit and cabin cushions.
• Original winches and handles. Winches dismantled and oiled.
• Harken adjustable backstay.
• New gelcoat in 2008, including gelcoated boot stripe.
• New Micron CSC bottom paint.
• 4 HP Mercury 2-stroke engine, well mount, professionally maintained each year.
• New fuel tank.
• New Ritchie compass with cover.
• Five poppets, refurbished and repainted.
• All bright work newly revarnished by Mystic Seaport shipwright.

Currently in Wyoming, RI, I-95 exit 3B. More photos available by email.

Contact Susan Shaw, 401-539-3009, or [email protected]

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One of the oldest fiberglass boats, this traditional overnighter is long on looks, short on space.

The Sea Sprite 23 is a trim but rugged daysailer-overnighter from naval architect Carl A. Alberg that enjoyed a 25-year production run under several different Rhode Island builders, most notably Clarke Ryder. It’s a typical Alberg design—narrow beam, full keel and conservative ballast-to-displacement ratio and graceful lines. This is a boat that still turns heads when it sails into a harbor.

The origins of the Sea Sprite 23 go back to 1958 when the small American Boat Building company of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, wanted to expand its product line, consisting at the time of the Block Island 40. Carl Alberg, then in the U.S. Coast Guard, came up with a 22 1/2-foot, full-keel design. (We’re not sure what Alberg’s duties were in the Coast Guard, but they apparently left plenty of free time; besides the Sea Sprite, Alberg also drew the Pearson Triton and Bristol 27 while in the service.) The Sprite, incidentally, was first marketed as a 22; a later builder accentuated the positive and it became the 23.

American Boat Building employee Tom Potter Remembers being asked to test sail the new design. “We were terribly impressed by the boat, the way it performed.” It was, Potter said, typical of most of the boats Alberg would design over the years—”sensible boats you could take to sea.”

When American Boat Building dissolved during the early 1960s, production of the Sea Sprite was taken over by the nearby Wickford Shipyard, which built it for several years, after which the molds passed briefly to Sailstar, another small Rhode Island company, then to Clint Pearson, who was starting up his own Bristol Boat Company across Narragansett Bay.

Earlier, cousins Clint and Everett Pearson had obtained the rights to the Triton, which American Boat Building for some reason had not wanted. But when Bristol employee Paul Coble designed the Corsair 24, the rights to the Sea Sprite were sold to another Bristol builder, Clarke E. Ryder. This was about 1974, and Ryder continued to build the 23 until 1985 when his company folded.

Ryder built new molds for the boat, encapsulating the heretofore external lead keel and creating a self-bailing cockpit. Except for a few other minor changes and the introduction of hull colors besides white—bright red, blue and green—the Sea Sprite 23 built by Ryder (he began with hull #525) was fundamentally the same as the first off the line at American Boat Building. All told, the model reached a run of nearly 800 before Ryder closed the doors on this highly successful boat.

Like most of Alberg’s boats, the 23 is relatively narrow of beam (7′ 0″) and heavily ballasted—43 percent of its weight is in the full keel. Freeboard and superstructure are low, which makes for pleasing lines but less than spacious accommodations below. In short, this is a boat designed for sailing and not lounging around belowdecks.

With a waterline length of just 16′ 3″, the boat rated well (16.6) under the old Cruising Club of America (CCA) rules. It is intended to heel 30 degrees or so when underway (some regard this as initial tenderness), adding waterline length and increasing hull speed. The heeling angle plus the low freeboard—the rail gets close to the water—can bring an occasional dousing for the crew in a chop. But the boat is inherently stable, and the gentle sheer and distinctive overhangs add to its seagoing profile. The 23 draws only three feet, virtually shoal draft and less than many smaller boats.

Under the more modern PHRF rating system, which is a performance-based handicap system rather than a measurement rule, the Sprite has an average rating of about 270 seconds per mile—hardly a rule-beater, but reasonably fast for a full-keeled 23-footer. (One owner crowed about beating those “tubby” Cape Dorys—in all likelihood a competing Alberg design.)

The Sprite carries a modest 247 square feet of sail under main and working jib. (The newer O’Day 23, by contrast, is lighter by almost 300 pounds and has 246 square feet.) Early in its career, the Sea Sprite also came in a daysailer model, with an eight-foot cockpit instead of the standard six, and with two berths below instead of four, and no galley or icebox. Apparently few were made, which is understandable because the standard model has ample cockpit space and little enough room below.

Construction

The hull, deck and cabinhouse of the Ryder-built boats are solid, hand-laid fiberglass for a tight, sound body. One owner called the boat “overbuilt.” The hull/deck joint is a typical inward flange sealed with 3M 5200 and fastened with machine screws.

Most fiberglass boats older than 10 to 15 years show deterioration of the gelcoat and require painting. This will be true of many used Sea Sprites, too. None of the owners who responded to our survey reported gelcoat blistering, however. Some of the earlier models seemed to experience slight leaks around the mast step or chainplates; several of the Ryder boats apparently had leaking from the pulpit stanchions. Otherwise, the interiors are reported to be dry. Overall, the Sea Sprites seem to be structurally sound with no major repairs called for and few, if any, cosmetic problems. A 1983 model we sailed looked almost new.

The Sea Sprite was built as a top-of-the-line “sailing yacht,” as company literature described it. The quality shows in the non-skid surfaces on the deck and deckhouse, the standard bronze hardware, including opening portlights, and in the generous use of wood—mahogany coamings and backrest and teak grabrails above, and lots of teak trim below. Ryder introduced a full interior liner (previous models were painted fiberglass), and the judicious use of holly and teak helps offset the shiny white surfaces. We don’t know whether the Sea Sprite’s teak cockpit grids were standard on all models, but they are a nice touch.

The boats, at least the Ryder version, carry a 30- foot fractionally rigged mast by Hall Spars. The mast is deck-stepped and halyards are led internally. The small deckhouse makes for a roomy foredeck, which is reached via comfortably wide walkways.

Performance

Several of our readers say the Sea Sprite exhibits fairly sluggish light-air performance, which is a common complaint among smaller full-keel boats. Others have found that raising a 130- or 150-percent genoa in winds under 10 knots makes a definite improvement.

Performance improves noticeably as the wind pipes up and the boat digs in. Although the rail is near the water, the boat, once in its sailing mode, seems very stable and the steering nicely balanced with just a hint of weather helm. The low freeboard enhances the feeling of being on the water which, for a small-boat enthusiast at least, is worth the occasional spray in a head sea. And while the keel-hung rudder doesn’t respond as rapidly as a spade would, the 23 tacks smartly enough. One owner, who now sails a J/Boat, remembered his Sea Sprite’s tacking ability as “not unreasonably slow.”

This is a small boat that handles well when the going gets rough and goes readily offshore—no worries about early reefing here. One owner we know said he “never thought twice” about sailing his Sea Sprite to Block Island or Cuttyhunk. In fact, Ryder used to tout a transatlantic trip—60 days from Wickford, Rhode Island to Falmouth, England—made in 1974 by a 21-year-old singlehander as evidence of the boat’s ocean-going qualities. (The only damage—to the skipper—occurred when he tripped on the dock in England and broke his ankle.)

Moving under power, however, is another matter. A 4-hp outboard, which is located in a well aft of the tiller, will get the boat to hull speed; anything smaller is a strain, more than 6 hp and you may experience control problems. The outboard well is the usual nuisance and several readers surveyed either had banished the motor below or would like to. The best that can be said for the well is that it preserves the lines of the boat. Outboard performance is inversely proportionate to wind and waves. Having once fought a losing battle against gusting winds, tide and current, with ground speed reduced to about zero, we can attest to the Sea Sprite’s poor performance under power in these conditions. If only the channel had been wide enough to hoist the sails….

Ryder for a time offered an optional Yanmar Model 1 GM diesel. This would no doubt eliminate many of the headaches associated with the outboard motor and well, but the weight and expense of an inboard seems difficult to justify. None of the readers responding to our questionnaire own inboard models.

Down below, the cabin is light and reasonably airy with two opening ports and a smoked hatch. Despite some complaints about the lack of room (even Clarke Ryder says the interior is best suited for stowing stuff) we found there was satisfactory sitting headroom if you are under six feet. The 6′ 0″ V-berths are too short and have minimal clearance; the 6′ 3″ settee berths in the main cabin disappear quickly under the cockpit seats. This is an interior that is definitely not for the claustrophobic, but at least you won’t need lee cloths. The marine head (many owners have replaced it with a portable head) is located in a wedge at the foot of the V-berths where its virtual inaccessibility makes the privacy issue moot. To be fair, this is typical of the arrangements on most boats of this size.

To starboard, between the forward and main berths, is the “galley,” consisting of a sink and some stowage. To port, there’s an insulated icebox and more dry storage. The sink, fed by a 10-gallon fiberglass water tank under the starboard berth, drains via a through-hull. The icebox drains into the bilge. There’s more stowage, under bunks and here and there, but it’s basically covered openings to the bilge. On deck, there’s good storage space in a port locker and a fuel locker to starboard that’s sized for a three-gallon tank.

Conclusions

The Sea Sprite 23 isn’t for everyone. A lack of space and accommodations relegates it to the daysailer/occasional overnighter category. Although it lacks cruising luxuries, it is an exceptional daysailer—seaworthy and strongly built, and with a sailing range that belies its small size. Its stability and ease of handling make it a good choice for the older sailor who doesn’t need a big boat anymore, or for a small family primarily interested in day sailing.

We saw several Sea Sprites listed for sale this past fall (1991) in the $6,500 range—a good price for a well-built boat that’s going to be around for a while. Older Sprites originally sold for $5,000 (minus sails) with the later Ryder models going for about $11,000.

The Sprites can be said to have held their value well while still representing a bargain relative to what you get. As Clarke Ryder says, “They sail like a charm and they’re pretty. People who have them love them.”

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We are thinking about buying our first sail boat and I am looking at a Sea Sprite 23. We are planning to day sail the Chesapeake Bay and generally increase our sailing experience over the next several years. A complication is that I would also like to get further out. Perhaps a trip around the Del/Ma/Va loop, maybe down the inter-coastal to the keys. I plan to both single handle and to sail with my wife and daughter. In the beginning of the search, I was looking for a bigger boat. A boat for the Bay that could also take us around the world or at least to the Islands. Now I have pulled back and are just thinking about getting started, learning, and spending time on the water. Any thoughts about the Sea Sprite? Would she be a good boat for the Bay? Anything specific I should look for during the inspections? Thank you in advance. This is my first new thread.  

The SeaSprite 23 is a great little boat. Very seaworthy. Robert Gainer made several long passages in his. I'd recommend you read the Boat Inspection Trip Tips thread I started, as it will help you determine whether this boat is worth going ahead further with or not. I'd point out that smaller boats are less expensive to own/maintain/use and are often used far more than larger boats.  

The SEA SPRITE 23 was available as the DAYSAILOR and the WEEKENDER. (See SEA SPRITE 23 DAYSAILOR). The WEEKENDER has a self-bailing cockpit, the seats are molded in fiberglass, there is a companionway and stairs down into the cabin, the mast is stepped forward of the cabin, there is no traveler, the rudder post comes through the cockpit floor and there are two sets of lower shrouds. The DAYSAILOR cockpit is not self-bailing, the seats are wood, there are doors to the cabin, the mast is stepped on the cabin top, there is a traveler, the rudder post comes through the aft deck, and there is only one set of lower shrouds. Sailstar Boats was the predecessor to Bristol Yachts. Also sold as the ALBERG 23. Click to expand...

It's quite rare that both people in a couple love sailing equally. Suggestion.. get some time on larger boats.. take some real lessons sailing on larger boats, make friends that have larger boats.. the $ spent on a small boat that you will not want for very long can be applied to that larger boat you may want... If you do love sailing and want a boat after you find out it's nowhere near as romantic as many people think. example.. middle of the Bay, 85% humid, dead calm, mid day, motor won't start, no Bimini top because they "like" the sun, not enough water because it was only a "day sail" Just a few thoughts... cheers!  

Thank you for your responses. I also posted later on the maintenance site with more specifics on the issues found on this boat (the weekend version). The combination of responses from these two threads and a nights sleep convinced me to look elsewhere. She does have nice lines and a lot to recommend her but it may be too much for me. Don Casey warns not to fall in love. Sailing dog, I read your inspection thread. I found it useful, brought the suggested tools and looked at the suggested areas. The small notebook was very useful as the list grew. I did not bring the Inspector Cousteau outfit suggested buy a later post. Thanks again, I will move on.  

AuntB said: In the beginning of the search, I was looking for a bigger boat. A boat for the Bay that could also take us around the world or at least to the Islands. Now I have pulled back and are just thinking about getting started, learning, and spending time on the water. Click to expand...

The Sea Sprite 23 is a very nice looking, good sailing boat. There was one in our harbor in NC for many years. It had a very high PHRF rating and sailed so well it won alot of races. I have also sailed on this boat, it was a daysailer model (still had a small cabin) and was not self bailing, it was always alot of fun. It could take the wind and the waves but you will get wet. Rick  

There is one on E-Bay right now for $3k or auction.  

It was hard for me to walk away in part because she was such a beautiful boat, very simple, had good sails and rigging, and Sea Sprites are so well thought of. She would be a fine day sailer and would support the occasional camping trip. I liked her right away and still do. She just needed more work than I wanted to take on. So much potential but just too much work. If anyone is interested, send me an e-mail, and I can put you in touch with the owner. The last time I looked the price was a little below $1,000. She is in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Now I am looking at a Cal 29 that also needs its share of work. But this time I think the majority of the work is cleaning, painting, and wood. Nothing structural so far. I am a little concerned about the Atomic engine but plan on looking at her at least one more time before I make a decision. Another beautiful boat and the Cal has more possibilities.  

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Sea Sprite 23 (Weekender)

Sea Sprite 23 (Weekender) is a 22 ′ 6 ″ / 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Sailstar Boat Co., Beetle Boat Co.(USA), and C. E. Ryder starting in 1958.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The SEA SPRITE 23 was available as the DAYSAILOR and the WEEKENDER. (See SEA SPRITE 23 DAYSAILOR). The WEEKENDER has a self-bailing cockpit, the seats are molded in fiberglass, there is a companionway and stairs down into the cabin, the mast is stepped forward of the cabin, there is no traveler, the rudder post comes through the cockpit floor and there are two sets of lower shrouds. The DAYSAILOR cockpit is not self-bailing, the seats are wood, there are doors to the cabin, the mast is stepped on the cabin top, there is a traveler, the rudder post comes through the aft deck, and there is only one set of lower shrouds. 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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CE Ryder Sea Sprite 23 The URL for this page is Sea Sprite 23 Added 09-Apr-2021 © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . 208 COMMENTS SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) The SEA SPRITE 23 was available as the DAYSAILER and the WEEKENDER. (See SEA SPRITE 23 DAYSAILER). The WEEKENDER has a self-bailing cockpit, the seats are molded in fiberglass, there is a companionway and stairs down into the cabin, the mast is stepped forward of the cabin, there is no traveler, the rudder post comes through the cockpit floor and there are two sets of lower shrouds. Sea Sprite 23 The origins of the Sea Sprite 23 go back to 1958 when the small American Boat Building company of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, wanted to expand its product line, consisting at the time of the Block Island 40. Carl Alberg, then in the U.S. Coast Guard, came up with a 22 1/2-foot, full-keel design. (We're not sure what Alberg's duties were ... Sea Sprite 23 The Sea Sprite 23 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.It has a fractional sloop rig; a spooned, raked stem; a raised counter, angled, transom; a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed long keel.It displaces 3,350 lb (1,520 kg) and carries 1,400 lb (635 kg) of ballast. [1] [2] [4]The boat has a draft of 3.10 ft (0.94 m) with the standard ... SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) Detailed Review Built by C. E. Ryder and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1958. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 6.86. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.70. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined. SEA SPRITE 23 (WEEKENDER) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation ... SEA SPRITE ASSOCIATION Like most designs with a long production run, Sea Sprite 23 molds have traveled some. Originally produced in 1958 by the American Boat Building company of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Sea Sprite production moved briefly to the Wickford Shipyard, then on to Sailstar, the Bristol Boat Company, and finally to Clark E. Ryder, until his company closed its doors in 1986. 1984 CE Ryder Sea Sprite 23 Paper Moon is a cherished and well maintained 1984 Sea Sprite. Designed by Carl Alberg and built by C.E. Ryder, she is a sturdy and delightful day sailor. Paper Moon has had many recent upgrades, including: New Awlgrip in 2018. Cockpit cushions recovered in tan Sunbrella with white piping, 2017. Yamaha 6 hp outboard, new in 2018, approx. 22 hours. What a Perfect Sea Sprite 23 Weekender Can do If you are looking for the finest cruising sailboat on the Sound, then look no further for this Sea Sprite 23 Weekender is the right choice for you. She sits on the hard in City Island, ready to make your cruising dreams reality. Contact Fred for arrangements and info: 347 927 3350. Or email for more details: [email protected]. Sea sprite 23 weekender The Sea sprite 23 weekender is a 22.5ft fractional sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by C. E. Ryder since 1958. The Sea sprite 23 weekender is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. Jocelyn Jocelyn. Sea Sprite 23 Weekender for Sale. Built in 1976 at Wickford Shipyard. $7,000 or best offer. An enduring classic designed by Carl Alberg and widely valued throughout New England. A wonderful sailer, responsive and stable in both light airs and strong winds. Six-foot cockpit can comfortably seat 4. 1974 Wickford Sea Sprite 23 sailboat for sale in Connecticut 3.1'. Connecticut. $8,000. Description: The Sea Sprite 23 is a superb day sailor and weekender. I have had the boat since 2009 and have enjoyed it but would like to move up in size. It's a great starter boat for a young family. I bought the boat as a project and did the following work over the last 3 years and still did some sailing. 22.5' CE Ryder Alberg Sea Sprite 23 CE Ryder Alberg Sea Sprite 23. Fun little full-keel, Alberg design with Yamaha 2.5 HP outboard and custom Triad Trailer (2022) with lights, brakes and extended tongue are included. Large cockpit. Comes with four sails: main, jib, 150 and a North Sails cruising chute with snuffer. The main sail works fine, but is only in fair condition. Sea Sprite The Sea Sprite 23 is a trim but rugged daysailer-overnighter from naval architect Carl A. Alberg that enjoyed a 25-year production run under several different Rhode Island builders, most notably Clarke Ryder. It's a typical Alberg design—narrow beam, full keel and conservative ballast-to-displacement ratio and graceful lines. Sea Sprite 23 Boats for sale Category Sloop Sailboats. Length 23'. Posted Over 1 Month. 1981 Alberg Sea Sprite 23' Alberg Sea Sprite, 1981 built by CE Ryder. Excellent condition. Nearly new Yamaha 6 h.p. four-stroke. Trailer, cushions (inside and cockpit). Beautiful and fun daysailor or weekender. 781-883-7646 or 781-883-7647. Sea Sprite 23 (Daysailor) Sailstar Boats was the predecessor to Bristol Yachts. There are two basic versions of SEA SPRITE 23, the DAYSAILOR and the WEEKENDER. The DAYSAILOR cockpit is not self-bailing, the seats are wood, there are doors to the cabin, the mast is stepped on the cabin top, there is a traveler, the rudder post comes through the aft deck, and there is only one set of lower shrouds. Cruising report: Sea Sprite 23 in the Northwest The Carl Alberg designed Sea Sprite on a mooring near Doe Bay, Orcas Island. This amazing little 23 footer has the rare quality of sporting a visual appeal often attributed to much bigger vessels. Off course you don't get anything for free, and the flip side of these aesthetics is limited room below. Sea sprite 23 sailboat for sale in Florida 23' Sea sprite 23 sailboat for sale in Pensacola Florida. Click on any thumbnail below for a larger photograph, or View All Photographs Inline The URL for this page ... Sea Sprite Sailing Yachts Sea Sprite sailing yachts is a family of US built sailing vessels. The series includes the following yachts, a 23', 28', 30', and a 34'. ... The Sea Sprite 23, designed by famous naval architect Carl Alberg was first produced in 1958. [1] The Sea Sprite 27, 30 and 34 were designed by Alfred E. (Bill) Luders Jr. Sea Sprite 23 The Sea Sprite 23 is a very nice looking, good sailing boat. There was one in our harbor in NC for many years. It had a very high PHRF rating and sailed so well it won alot of races. I have also sailed on this boat, it was a daysailer model (still had a small cabin) and was not self bailing, it was always alot of fun. SEA SPRITE 23 (DAYSAILER) Sailstar Boats was the predecessor to Bristol Yachts. There are two basic versions of SEA SPRITE 23, the DAYSAILER and the WEEKENDER. The DAYSAILER cockpit is not self-bailing, the seats are wood, there are doors to the cabin, the mast is stepped on the cabin top, there is a traveler, the rudder post comes through the aft deck, and there is only one set of lower shrouds. Sea Sprite boats for sale Sea Sprite boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a variety of prices from $19,000 on the more modest side, with costs up to $45,000 for the most extravagant model yachts. What Sea Sprite model is the best? Some of the most iconic Sea Sprite models now listed include: 34, Luders 34 and Sloop. Specialized yacht brokers, dealers, and ... Sailboat Listings sailboats for sale by owner 30' Cape Dory 30 -Alberg design cutter rigged Atlantic Highlands Marina, New Jersey Asking $14,000 Sea Sprite 23 (Weekender) Sea Sprite 23 (Weekender) is a 22′ 6″ / 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Sailstar Boat Co., Beetle Boat Co.(USA), and C. E. Ryder starting in 1958. 299+ Creative Boat Names to Inspire Your Vessel's Identity Explore 299+ creative boat names perfect for any vessel, from funny to classy, designed to spark inspiration for every boat owner. ... 23. Balestra. 24. Brizo. 25. Bountiful. 26. Baydream. 27. Breakaway. 28. Breezeway. 29. Beluga. 30. Beyond ... Think "Black Pearl", "Lady of the Sea", or "Serendipity". Thesebest boat names often draw from the ... 1981 CE Ryder Sea Sprite 23 sailboat for sale in North Carolina North Carolina. $17,500. Description: Ive been sailing for over 60 years and this is my absolutely favorite boat. We are retiring and my wife and I are going to the Netherlands, which is her native land. Ive got to sell my toys and selling this sailboat will be one of the hardest parts of the trek. She is a CE Ryder boat SN CER55746M81. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht