Naiad 18 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

18.25' · 5.56 m

Disp.

1,100 lbs · 499 kg

First year

1984

The Naiad 18 is a distinctive 18foot daysailer that represents a "distilled" version of the catboat philosophy popularized by designer Mark Ellis. Originally conceived as a personal project for Gordon Fisher—one of the foundational figures behind the Nonsuch line—the boat was intended to provide a stable, selfbailing, and easily managed sailing experience for shallowwater exploration. Between 1984 and 1986, approximately 20 units were produced in fiberglass by Luna Yachts in Oakville, Ontario. Its rarity and pedigree have earned it the nickname "the baby Nonsuch" among enthusiasts and collectors. According to historical records maintained by the Nonsuch Photo Galleries, the production version followed a oneoff coldmolded hull, successfully translating the design's hightech requirements into a production fiberglass format.