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1976 Custom Wooden Sloop

$4,900

Used

Boat in Washington, NC 27889 US

builtBuilt in 1976
Year the boat was built
model

Wooden Sloop

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Tohatsu)

Engine type and count
length

22 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Gas

Fuel type
material

Wooden

Hull material

1976 Custom 23' Wooden Sailboat - Trailerable Shoal Draft Pocket Cruiser

This 1976 Custom 23' Wooden Sailboat is a trailerable pocket cruiser designed for shallow-water sailing, weekend cruising, and easy ownership. Offering classic wooden construction with modern upgrades, she is an excellent entry-level sailboat for new sailors and an equally smart downsizing option for experienced cruisers seeking simplicity.

At 23 feet, she hits the ideal balance between manageable size and true cruising capability.

Shallow Draft & Performance

One of her standout features is a retractable daggerboard with 800 pounds of lead ballast, allowing operation in as little as 18 inches of water while still providing stability and confident sailing performance.

The electric winch-controlled daggerboard makes draft adjustment simple and practical, giving access to:

  • Rivers and creeks

  • ICW cruising

  • Lakes

  • Coastal waters

This shallow-draft capability makes her especially appealing in the Southeast and other coastal regions.

Complete Sail Package

  • Mainsail

  • Jib with roller furling

  • Spinnaker

  • Large cockpit for comfortable day sailing

  • Garmin chart plotter

She offers responsive, stable sailing with the versatility of a full sail inventory.

Power & Reliability

  • 9.8 HP Tohatsu electric start outboard (purchased new in 2021)

  • Very low hours

  • Five-year warranty

This provides dependable auxiliary power for docking and motoring when needed.

Cruising Comfort

Unlike many small daysailers, this 23-footer offers overnight capability:

  • Sleeps 2-3

  • Gimbaled single-burner stove

  • Functional cruising cabin

She is well suited for weekend trips, short coastal runs, or lake cruising.

Trailerable & Economical Ownership

  • Recently-made galvanized steel trailer included

  • Stored on trailer under cover when not in use

Trailerability reduces slip costs, expands cruising grounds, and makes storage simple-an important advantage for first-time boat owners or those seeking low overhead.

Why This Boat Is a Smart Choice

For new sailors, this is an excellent introduction to sailing with:

  • Manageable size

  • Simple systems

  • Full sail setup

  • Auxiliary power

  • Overnight capability

For experienced sailors, she offers:

  • Easy handling

  • Shallow draft access

  • Classic wooden character

  • Practical weekend cruising

Custom wooden sailboats in this size range are increasingly hard to find, especially those equipped with a trailer, roller furling, modern outboard, and electronics.

This 1976 Custom 23' Wooden Sailboat represents a practical, affordable entry into sailing with versatility that appeals to both beginners and seasoned sailors looking to simplify.

Nominal Length
22ft
Length Overall
22ft
Beam
7.5ft
Drive Up Draft
1.5ft
Ballast
800lb
Cruising Speed
5kn
Max Speed
6kn
Range
25nmi
Max Passengers
6
Seating Capacity
6
Hull Material
wood
Hull Shape
displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Tohatsu
Total Power
9.8hp
Engine Hours
250
Engine Type
outboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
2021
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
aluminum
Tiller
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Compass
✓
Mainsail Cover
✓
Spinnaker
✓
Furling Genoa
✓
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
2/21/26Initial price$4,900

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