Swift 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Colin Silvester·1981·Swift Boats Ltd./John Charnley Associates
Swift 18 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18' · 5.49 m
Displ.
1,450 lbs · 658 kg
First year
1981

The Swift 18 is a quintessential British microcruiser, designed by Colin Silvester and brought to market by Honnor Marine in the early 1980s. Unlike the traditional, opendecked Drascombe range that defined the builder’s reputation, the Swift 18 was a modern, GRP performanceoriented pocket cruiser featuring a lifting bulb keel and a fractional rig. It was engineered to bridge the gap between a spirited racing dinghy and a capable coastal cruiser, offering a degree of versatility that has earned it a "giantkiller" reputation in the trailersailing community. According to the Swift 18 Association, the design remains highly regarded for its balance of safety and speed, with production continuing through the mid1990s before the molds were eventually sold.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,309
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (80.0%) · Ireland (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swift 18 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings (80.0%), followed by Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 4,3424280.0%
Ireland$ 3,7811020.0%

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'$ 32,8712211
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Beneteau First 21020.34'$ 11,053199
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
Precision 2323.42'$ 14,000125
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,053114
S2 7.925.92'$ 11,000105
West Wight Wight Potter 1918.75'$ 7,94881
Swift 18You are here$ 4,30952

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swift 18 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swift 18 over the past 12 months is $4,309. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swift 18 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Swift 18 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swift 18 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swift 18 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swift 18 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swift 18 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (80.0%), Ireland (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Swift 18?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Beneteau First 18 SE, Cape Cutter 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.