Leisure 23 SL Bilge KEEL (sailboat) for sale

This 1983 well maintained Leisure 23 SL is a popular and versatile family sailing cruiser, offering comfortable accommodation, practical features and excellent sailing potential. With her shallow draft and bilge keels, she is ideally suited to exploring the rivers, creeks and coastal waters of the East Coast. Well looked after, she offers a welcoming space for family sailing trips, weekend getaways and relaxing days on the water. Below deck, she comfortably accommodates up to five people, with a practical galley for preparing meals and a dinette area perfect for dining or socialising. With good headroom, spacious accommodation for a boat of her size and a good sized cockpit, the Leisure 23 SL makes an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy time afloat. Her manageable size and versatile design make her suitable for both newcomers to sailing and more experienced sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser. A well regarded model with a strong class association, this Leisure 23 SL is a great opportunity to enjoy affordable family sailing and explore the beautiful waterways of the East Coast.

Deck:
GRP hull. Twin keel. Anchor locker with CQR anchor with 40m of chain and rope. Bow roller. Fenders and mooring lines. Auxiliary bracket. Main sail with 3 reefs and slab reef. Furling genoa. Stainless Steel stern rails. Wooden roof bars. Stainless Steel bow rails. Mooring cleats. Horseshoe lifebuoy. Stainless Steel fold down boarding ladder. Stainless steel standing rigging.
Cabin:
Forward cabin area with V shaped berth, hatch to deck and storage. Porta Potti under berth. Port side saloon with area dinette seating and table - Converts to double berth. Quarter berth in saloon. Berth cushions (in good condition). Starboard side galley with 2 burner gas stove, storage, and sink with tap.
Cockpit and Dash:
Cockpit side and stern bench style seating with lockers underneath. Sliding hatch to saloon area. Wooden slate cockpit self draining floor.
Electrical and Electronics:
Raymarine ST1600 Autohelm tiller. Cobra DSC fixed VHF radio. Navigation lights. Anchor light. LED tri colour, anchor, stern, and deck lights (fitted 2025). Solar panel. USB charging. 110ah battery. Isolator switch. Compass.
Machinery:
2016 Tohatsu 6hp short shaft 4 stroke, single cylinder portable outboard with tiller steering - sail drive. 12 Litre external fuel tank.... whole text » less text