Seascape 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Samuel Manuard·2008·Seascape
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18.04' · 5.5 m
Displ.
1,250 lbs · 567 kg
First year
2008

The Seascape 18, now marketed under the Groupe Beneteau umbrella as the First 18 SE, represents a transformative moment in modern smallboat design. Conceived by naval architect Sam Manuard and Seascape founders Kristian Hajnšek and Andraž Mihelin, the vessel was designed to bridge the gap between highperformance dinghy racing and pocket cruising. Since its debut in 2009, it has garnered international acclaim, most notably winning the European Yacht of the Year award in 2010. The design effectively miniaturizes the characteristics of an offshore Open 60 or Mini 6.50—featuring a wide, powerful transom, twin rudders, and a retractable swinging keel—into a package that can be easily towed behind a standard family car. While Beneteau now produces a "standard" First 18 with an aluminum mast and simplified rigging for sailing schools, the Seascape 18 (First 18 SE) remains the highperformance benchmark, featuring a carbon fiber rig and technical laminates.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 25,298
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-1.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
United States (27.8%) · Germany (22.2%) · Croatia (16.7%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Seascape 18 listings span 8 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (27.8%), followed by Germany and Croatia.

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

Country breakdown

18 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 35,0005127.8%
Germany$ 23,5614222.2%
Croatia$ 19,7793116.7%
Switzerland$ 21,6242011.1%
Denmark$ 16,969115.6%
United Kingdom$ 20,130105.6%
Portugal$ 20,943105.6%
Slovenia$ 26,644105.6%

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
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,3402510
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,684236
Beneteau First 18 SE18.21'$ 32,8712211
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Saffier SE 2426.25'$ 161,724198
Seascape 18You are here$ 25,298185
Seascape First 24 SE23.92'$ 80,862155
Beneteau First 27 SE26.21'$ 135,000134
Seascape 2726.21'$ 122,000123
Sunbeam 22.122.47'$ 65,64582

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Seascape 18 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Seascape 18 over the past 12 months is $25,298. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Seascape 18 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Seascape 18 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Seascape 18 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Seascape 18 has decreased by 1.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Seascape 18 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Seascape 18 listings over the past 12 months are United States (27.8%), Germany (22.2%), Croatia (16.7%).
05Do Seascape 18 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Seascape 18 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Seascape 18?+
Comparable models include Performance 28, Esse 850, Beneteau First 18 SE. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.