Valiant 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · twin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

18' · 5.49 m

Displ.

1,797 lbs · 815 kg

First year

1972

The Valiant 18, a quintessential British "pocket cruiser" designed by the prolific Robert Tucker in the late 1960s, represents an era of yachting where accessibility and seaworthiness were prioritized over sheer speed. Built primarily in glassreinforced plastic (GRP), the Valiant 18 was intended for coastal exploration, estuary sailing, and weekend adventures for young families. Unlike the highperformance bluewater cruisers produced by the American manufacturer of the same name, this Robert Tucker design focuses on stability and the ability to navigate shallow waters, often featuring a twinkeel configuration that allows the vessel to dry out upright on a tide. While specific manufacturer brochures from the original builders are now scarce, the design legacy is maintained by the Tucker Designs archive, which continues to provide technical context for his diverse range of small, sturdy sailboats.