Hurley 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

18.5' · 5.64 m

Disp.

2,350 lbs · 1,066 kg

First year

1963

The Hurley 18, designed by the prolific naval architect Ian Anderson and introduced in 1963, stands as a foundational model in the history of British production fiberglass yachts. Built by Hurley Marine Ltd. in Plymouth, England, the vessel was conceived during an era when the transition from timber to Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) allowed for heavy, seaworthy designs to be scaled down for the emerging "weekend cruiser" market. With approximately 377 units produced between 1963 and 1972, the Hurley 18 earned a reputation as a "little big boat," offering a level of stability and structural integrity usually reserved for much larger offshore cruisers. Unlike contemporary 18footers designed for trailering and lightair speed, the Hurley 18 is a displacementoriented craft with a focus on survival and safety in the challenging coastal waters of the United Kingdom.