The Gloucester 18 stands as a refined evolution of the popular Newport 17, representing the final iteration of Harry Sindle’s vision for a versatile, trailerable pocket cruiser. Produced during the transition of Lockley Newport Boats into Gloucester Yachts in the early 1980s, the model was designed to appeal to sailors who desired a boat small enough to be towed by a standard sedan but seaworthy enough for coastal exploration. With its clean fiberglass lines and a focus on simplicity, the Gloucester 18 became a staple of the American "trailer-sailing" boom, offering a blend of performance and utility that few 18-footers could match at the time.
Gloucester 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Gloucester
- Model
- 18
- Builder
- Gloucester Yachts
- Designer
- Rod Macalpine-Downie/Dick Gibbs
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - ??
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