Description

The Horizon 23 is known for its excellent performance, forgiving manners, big boat feel and surprisingly spacious accommodation in a compact and affordable package. This is a superbly specified example, presented in tidy condition and boasting an exceptional list of recent upgrades. With dry berthing at Mylor Yacht Harbour fully paid until April 2027, upgraded rigging, modernised engine controls, solar charging, and a genuinely easy handling sail plan, this is one of the best equipped Horizon 23s you’ll find on the market.

Key features:

Effortless single handing - self tacking jib, fractional rig, heave to lines and all lines led aft
Major rigging upgrades - standing rigging (2020), running rigging (2025), new furling drum (2020)
Engine new in 2023 - with SailPro conversion, remote controls (2020), annually serviced
Last survey 2022 - No major issues and minor ones attended to
Premium hardware - Antal self tailing winch (2021), Plastimo 406 furling drum (2020)
Solar panel - keeps batteries topped up for instruments and VHF
Safety upgrades - gas alarm, CO2 alarm, new battery (2025)
Comfort extras - sprayhood, dodgers, cockpit cushions
New ground tackle - Danforth anchor (2024) with 20m chain + 30m warp
Mylor dry berthing paid until April 2027 - secure storage, easy launch/recovery, and a huge cost saving
In regular use summer 2026

A tidy, well maintained example of this popular British cruiser. With extensive recent upgrades, modernised systems, and a premium marina dry berthing included until 2027, this Horizon 23 represents outstanding value and a rare opportunity to step into a fully sorted spacious yet compact cruiser.

Specifications

Accommodation

4–5 berths including childrens Breton berth
Enclosed heads with sea toilet and basin
Galley with new cooker with oven (2020)
Galley sink with pumped water
Bright saloon with removable table

Equipment

Sprayhood and Dodgers
Cockpit Cushions
Danforth Anchor (new 2024) with 20m chain and 30m warp
Fenders and ropes
Boarding ladder
Bilge Pump

VHF radio
Raymarine 140 Bi Data speed & depth
NASA clipper wireless wind instrument (2026)
Solar panel (2026)
New battery (2025
Autohelm
Navigation lights

Engine(s)

Tohatsu 6hp inboard/outboard, new in 2023
SailPro conversion for improved thrust and charging
Remote single lever cockpit controls (2020)
Annually serviced
Mounted in engine well, easily slides clear of water for reduced drag under sail

Sails & Spars

Mainsail with cover and lazy jacks
Self tacking jib
Gennaker (new in 2025)
UV strip replaced on furling genoa in 2022
Standing rigging replaced in 2020
Running rigging replaced in 2025
Plastimo 406 headsail furling drum fitted in 2020
Antal self tailing winch fitted in 2021
Fractional rig
Single line reefing
All lines led aft

Safety Equipment

12v Gas alarm
CO2 alarm
Lifebuoy

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