ABOUT THE SEAWARD 23

Popular with the sailing fraternity and filled with character, the Seaward 23 Motor Cruiser is a sturdy, seagoing craft with traditional styling and accommodation for up to four persons. With a large deep cockpit area and open backed wheelhouse this vessel is an ideal family cruiser or picnic boat. Like its bigger cousins of the Nelson range, this vessel has undergone both tank testing at Westland Aerospace and testing for stability by the Dept. of Transport. This may be unusual for a craft of this size but comforting to know when you are out in adverse weather conditions. More recently the Seaward 23 has undergone stability testing with Lloyd's Register for compliance with the new Recreational Craft Directive. The standard cockpit arrangement is compliant with the regulations for use in wind speeds up to force 6 and wave height up to 2 meters.

This little Seaward has a reputation for exceptional seakeeping qualities and is used by owners typically for cross channel cruising. It was with cross channel cruising in mind that this specification was developed to include the option of twin shaft drive diesels, with twin fuel tanks and twin battery systems. The deep 3/4 length keel with contra-rotating propellers and twin rudders make the Seaward 23 a joy to manoeuvre. Stepping ashore from cockpit to pontoon is made easy with the wide side decks and plenty of hand holds, an important feature for those who do their boating short handed.