Malbec 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Heraldo Ruesch·2017·Ventura Sport Boats
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18' · 5.49 m
Displ.
1,500 lbs · 680 kg
First year
2017

The Malbec 18 is a contemporary pocket cruiser designed by Argentine naval architect Heraldo Norbert Ruesch and manufactured in the United States by Ventura Sport Boats. Introduced to the American market in 2017 by Ken Lange—the veteran boatbuilder formerly behind the West Wight Potter—the design was intended to fill a void in the smallboat industry for an affordable, highperformance trailersailer. With its distinctive hardchined hull and modern fractional rig, the Malbec 18 offers a more spirited sailing experience than traditional pocket cruisers while maintaining the "beachable" utility that defines its class. The model’s popularity was bolstered by its nomination for Sail Magazine’s Best Boat award and its frequent appearances as a prize on the television program The Price Is Right.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 24,900
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Malbec 18 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 24,90010100.0%

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
Beneteau First 18 SE18.21'$ 32,8722211
Beneteau First 21.721'$ 22,449228
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6722013
Beneteau First 21020.34'$ 11,054199
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,299185
Catalina 275 Sport27.5'$ 69,500182
Precision 2323.42'$ 14,000125
Seascape 2726.21'$ 122,000123
Malbec 18You are here$ 24,90010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Malbec 18 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Malbec 18 over the past 12 months is $24,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Malbec 18 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Malbec 18 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Malbec 18 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Malbec 18?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Beneteau First 18 SE, Beneteau First 21.7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.