Sealine S23

[CX54WEK]

Great family boat with no issues and just about towable. We had one for a number of years and towed it down to the Med every year. There are petrol and diesel versions I think. Ours was petrol but if you plan to do many miles then consider diesel. Maybe the diesel was in the S25??. You will see S24 and S240 Sealines....all the same boat
Many spares still available from Seabridge Marine.
I find the best way to barter is to vie a few boats against each other and there are plenty around.
Best of luck

The S23 was either diesel or petrol with the later S25's having the newer D3 rather then the KAD32.

The S24 and 240's are an earlier design and quite different.

 

[CX54WEK]

One thing that has yet to be mentioned is how tall are you?

If you are approaching 6ft or are over 6ft forget the S23/25 because you just wont fit it. You wont fit in the berths or the shower room.

 

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One thing that has yet to be mentioned is how tall are you?

If you are approaching 6ft or are over 6ft forget the S23/25 because you just wont fit it. You wont fit in the berths or the shower room.

Not so, well, maybe actually having a shower in the shower room would be pushing it.
Us taller people just learn how to be contortionists, and sleep without being fully stretched out

 

[neale]

Not so, well, maybe actually having a shower in the shower room would be pushing it.
Us taller people just learn how to be contortionists, and sleep without being fully stretched out

Boating is the one time I don't mind being a short a***

 

[sealines28]

We owned a sealine S23 for 4 years, a great boat with a good use of space, We did france, channel isles, along the west coast, just need to make sure the weather window is good, as to hight, both myself and swmbo are both 6ft and had no trouble standing up in the cabin without bending, same with the births. Fuel range is good. As to price go in at a lower offer, if its rejected you can always increase your offer if you really want the boat.

 

[ari]

...and had no trouble standing up in the cabin without bending, same with the births.

Impressive, but can't be much room for the midwife in there as well though...

 

[Momac]

Ours was petrol but if you plan to do many miles then consider diesel. Maybe the diesel was in the S25??. You will see S24 and S240 Sealines....all the same boat
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The S23 and S25 are the same hull - different badge. S25 is later and a has few cosmetic improvements. I really like the gloss finish navy blue gelcoat dash on the S23 and I don't much like the later plastic matt finish dash.
The S24 /240 is an older design , different hull , but similar concept.
Most S23's and S25's are diesel. I don't recall seeing a S23/25 advertised for sale with a petrol engine so they must be rare . The later S25 has a D3 engine .
Earlier models have the kad32 which is is less complex and I think is preferable. But the D3 uses less fuel.

 

[Chris_d]

Good little boats if a bit the Ford Focus of the sea, avoid the D3 engines too unreliable but KAD32 will go forever.

 

[CX54WEK]

Boating is the one time I don't mind being a short a***

Same here. It doesn't bother either of us as we are short bit we have tall friends with an S23 and they struggle hence why it's currently for sale so they can go bigger.

Also check if you can get on with the bow access. If you have big feet you might not find it the easiest. I have small feet but still end up booting the navigation lights!

 

[alt]

I sold a 2003 s23 in 2012 (so 9yr old) with an excellent condition trailer for 32k Euro, should give an idea of realistic value

 

[Montemar]

We bought an S23 three years ago. We paid good dosh for a good boat, low engine hours, heating, trim tabs and good maintainance history. It has been excellent and was a great starter boat for us that allowed us to evaluate boating as a shared hobby. The build quality was lovely, the name is good and it looks the part.
When it comes to price you should get what you pay for and if you want a well looked after boat with decent spec. you should expect to pay more. Survey what is available, there are bargains and some that are well overpriced. Good luck!

 

[CX54WEK]

Indeed. Things like canopies that need replacing soon add to the cost of a "cheap" boat.

Along with more mundane items like engine and drive servicing and replacing broken fixtures and fittings.

Paying just that bit more on the initial purchase price can end up cheaper in the long run.

Try and find a boat with a comprehensive service history.

 

[lionelz]

One of the boats I am looking at getting as they tend to get mainly good comments. I want to do the Channel passage from the Solent so my only concern is can it do it (it appears that is can if the weather is good). Just make an offer they can only say no. I intend to get seriously looking in February 15.

 

[CX54WEK]

The longest sea passage we have done was circa 110 miles which was on the limit of the safe cruising range and only left us with 67 litres of fuel in the tank. Pu in perspective though the tank is only 225 litre capacity to begin with.

You do have to pick your weather window but that said they do handle the sea well if you get caught out in less then ideal weather. We have been out in conditions we wouldn't do again by choice but the boat got us home safe and sound.