Dart 18 Sailboats for Sale

Rodney March·1975·~4,200 hulls·Panthercraft Ltd.
Dart 18 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Catamaran · multihull
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18' · 5.49 m
Disp.
285 lbs · 129 kg
First year
1975

The Dart 18 is a landmark in the evolution of the racing catamaran, striking a balance between raw speed and operational simplicity. Launched in 1976 and designed by the legendary Rodney March—the naval architect behind the Olympicclass Tornado—the Dart 18 was envisioned as a "strictly onedesign" vessel that eliminated the complexity of daggerboards and booms. This philosophy made it a favorite for both club racers and highlevel international competitors, eventually leading to its recognition as an International Class by World Sailing. Built with highquality Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), its hulls are designed with sufficient buoyancy to allow for both solo and doublehanded sailing, though it is most commonly raced with a crew of two.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,760
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+19.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
New Zealand (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dart 18 listings appear across 2 countries. New Zealand has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
New Zealand$ 3,3081150.0%
United States$ 2,2001050.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Seascape 1818.04'$ 23,051205
Beneteau First 1818.04'$ 5,34553
Wind 18You are here$ 2,76021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dart 18 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dart 18 over the past 12 months is $2,760. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dart 18 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Dart 18 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dart 18 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dart 18 is up 19.9% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Dart 18 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dart 18 listings over the past 12 months are New Zealand (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Dart 18?+
Comparable models include Seascape 18, Beneteau First 18. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.