Hunter 18.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hunter Design Team·1987 – 1993·Hunter Marine
Hunter 18.5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18.42' · 5.61 m
Displ.
1,600 lbs · 726 kg
First year
1987

The Hunter 18.5 emerged in the late 1980s as a strategic entry in the "pocket cruiser" market, designed by the Hunter Design Team to provide a transition for sailors moving from open dinghies to ballasted keelboats. Produced between 1988 and 1991, the model was a direct successor to the Hunter 17 and served as a smaller, more manageable sibling to the popular Hunter 23. It was engineered specifically for the trailersailing enthusiast, prioritizing ease of rigging and a shallow draft. The design features a modernforitstime fractional rig and a choice of keels, though the fixed wing keel became the most prevalent configuration, allowing the boat to be launched in relatively shallow water while maintaining a low center of gravity for stability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,250
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hunter 18.5 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 6,25020100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Hunter 33.533.33'$ 33,2507227
Hunter 3434.42'$ 24,2506225
Hunter 29.529.5'$ 24,9503313
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Hunter 24024.08'$ 10,000179
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 18,002157
Hunter Boats 2323.25'$ 6,16683
Hunter 2625.75'$ 15,12555
Hunter 18.5You are here$ 6,25020

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter 18.5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter 18.5 over the past 12 months is $6,250. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter 18.5 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Hunter 18.5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hunter 18.5 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Hunter 18.5?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Hunter 33.5, Hunter 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.