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 small-boat industry for an affordable, high-performance trailer-sailer. With its distinctive hard-chined 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.
Malbec 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Malbec
- Model
- 18
- Builder
- Ventura Sport Boats
- Designer
- Heraldo Ruesch
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2017 - ??
Below are the most recent Malbec 18 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.
Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 1 | $24,900 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 18 SE | 18.21' | $32,000 | 19 | 10 |
| Beneteau First 21.7 | 21' | $22,356 | 19 | 7 |
| Seascape 18 | 18.04' | $26,945 | 15 | 3 |
| Cape Cutter 19 | 23.62' | $17,946 | 14 | 9 |
| Catalina Capri 14.2 | 14.17' | $4,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Precision 23 | 23.42' | $11,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Seascape 27 | 26.21' | $119,833 | 10 | 2 |
| Melges 14 | 14' | $6,450 | 8 | 3 |
| Precision 18 | 17.42' | $6,250 | 6 | 4 |
| Malbec 18 | $24,900 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24,900 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How 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.
- How many Malbec 18 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Malbec 18 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Malbec 18?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau First 18 SE, Beneteau First 21.7, Seascape 18. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.