The following information was gleaned from the web and may not be accurate. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spirits were available in 21', 23', and 28' lenghts, from the early sixties to the mid eighties. The Designer was Robert Finch, who also was co-designer of the Catalina 27, hence the similar clean hull design. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FS: 1981 Spirit 23'with Trailer- Eastern NC Posted By: [name omitted by editor] Date: 11/18/2000 10:17p.m. This Robert Finch designed boat was manufactued by The Glastron Boat Co. and is in very good condition. Primarily sailed in the Neuse River/Pamlico Sound area. All Coast Guard gear. Rare light tan hull w/ brown trim. Stub keel with center board. Full original sail inventory. 5/32" standing rigging. Lewmar winches. Anchor, chain,and rode. Pop-Top model. INTACT, original, opening smoked plexiglass forward hatch. Most all factory options including bow pulpit, stern rail,and lifelines/stanchions. Sliding 2 burner galley stove with water storage. Self contained chemical porta-potty. Original cabin/berth cushions. Curtains. Bottom is clean.....Will consider application of bottom paint to be included in sale price if boat will be kept in water. This boat is an Excellent shallow water boat due to its 2' board up draft; Board down draft is 5'. Great performance in light or heavy air. LOA = 23' LWL = 20' Beam = 7'11" Displacement = 22800# Trailer is a single axle galvanized Florence with side bunks and keel pedastal (bottom work easily performed with boat on trailer). Asking $5200.00 By Owner --------------------------------------------------------------------------- WTB: Trailer for NA Spirit 23 Sailboat Posted By: [name omitted by editor] Date: 1/27/2001 11:13a.m. A trailer for a C-22, swing keel will work. I prefer a tandem. I will pay up to $850 for a used trailer, depending on its condition and features, if it is located within a one-day drive (10-14 hour) of the Nashville, TN area. Call [number omitted by editor] and leave message. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOA 23' 0" LWL 20' 0" Beam 7' 11" Draft 2'/ 5' Displacement 2800 lbs Ballast 800 lbs Sail Area 215 sq ft --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spirit 23 K (23ft. Sailing Yacht) Pre-owned Boats For Sale £ 10,000, Lying: South West - POOLE Contact: Ancasta (Hamble) International Boat Sales Ref: PO 1021SYM SPIRIT 23 K, yr79, 5 Bths, SAILING CRUISER, GRP, FIN KEEL, SLOOP, SINGLE DIESEL, VOLVO PENTA 5HP DIESEL --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make Spirit Model 23 Model 23K LOA 23.0 LWL 20.0 Beam 7.11 Draft 3.6 Displacement 3150 Ballast 1150 SailArea 233 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make Spirit Model 21 Model 65 LOA 21.03 LWL 8.0 Beam 4.0 Draft 4.0 Displacement 2100 Ballast 550 SailArea 195 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------