1979 Leisure 23

The Leisure 23 is a fin-keel sailing yacht built in 1979 with a fiberglass hull and powered by a 9 hp Nanni inboard diesel engine. The boat features a new rigging system installed in 2021 and offers notably spacious accommodation for its 23-foot length, with good headroom throughout. The design combines practical sailing performance with comfortable living space, making it well-suited as a cruising boat.

The interior layout centers on a forward V-shaped cabin with two berths, a saloon with a starboard table that converts into two additional berths, and a single stern berth. A galley to port includes a sink, two-burner gas stove, and extensive storage. The cabin is finished with removable carpets and includes a Porta Potti, clock, and barometer. The self-draining cockpit features four winches, good-sized storage lockers, and duckboards.

The boat is equipped with navigation and communication electronics including a Garmin fish finder, Navman ship-to-shore radio, compass, and nav lights. A solar panel and 12-volt electrical system support the interior lighting and systems. Deck gear includes stanchions, lifelines, aluminum mast, pushpit, pulpit, boarding ladder, and anchor with chain. The engine was serviced in 2022, with a new starter motor and heat exchanger installed that same year. A manual bilge pump is fitted for backup pumping.