Sailart 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

19.03' · 5.8 m

Displ.

1,322 lbs · 600 kg

First year

1997

The Sailart 18 represents a modern evolution of the European microcruiser, blending the agility of a performance dinghy with the structural integrity and overnight capabilities of a small yacht. Launched by the German shipyard Sailart under the direction of Frank Störck, the 18footer was designed to bridge the gap between the entrylevel Sailart 17 and the more cruisingoriented Sailart 20. Its most striking visual characteristic is the aggressive, upwardsloping chine that begins at a sharp, wavepiercing bow—a design choice that is as much about increasing interior volume and form stability as it is about aesthetics. Built primarily in Erftstadt, Germany, the vessel emphasizes highquality GRP construction and a low displacementtolength ratio, making it an ideal candidate for sailors who prioritize trailerability and spirited lake or coastal performance.