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Swift 18 for sale in Birdham United Kingdom

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MEASUREMENTS

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1984 Swift 18 with Mercury 6hp outboard. With solid cream exterior and refurbished interior, 'Stryka' is a super smart looking Swift 18, Ideal for Chichester Harbour. or even the Norfolk Broads or Lake District, the handy Swift 18 is the ideal starter boat. The Mercury outboard is just back from being serviced and the rigging was replaced in 2019. Antifouled in March and only launched in June, Stryka is ready to go to enjoy the rest of what this season has to offer.

Engine And Electrical

• Mercury 6hp petrol outboard (2008)
• Serviced June 2023
• 15L plastic fuel tank
• 3 Bladed propeller
• Solar panel

Hull And Deck

• GRP construction
• Cream gelcoat
• GRP decking
• Guard wires and stanchions
• Swim ladder
• 1 Opening hatch
• 2 Cockpit lockers
• Antifouled March 2023 and only relaunched June 2023

Accommodation

• Two berths in one cabin
• Red upholstery
• Portapotti/chemical toilet

Sails And Spars

• Semi battened main sail
• Furling headsail
• Spinnaker pole
• Standing rigging replaced June 2019
• Backstay adjuster
• 2 Barlow winches

Navigation And Electronics

• NASA target 2 speed/log/depth - August 2021
• Simrad RD68 VHF

Engine Count

Engine Horse Power

Propeller Type

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Single Berths

Engine Type

Fuel Tanks Capacity

No of Heads

Lifting Keel

ABOUT SWIFT 18

The Swift 18 is 18 feet long that boasts a 7.9 feet beam and a draft of 0.9 meters. This 1984 Petrol Swift 18 with 6.0 horsepower. The Swift 18 is made of fiberglass.

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This site offers a home for all owners and sailors of the Swift 18 to swap advice and ideas, as well as post pictures and files relating to the lovable swift.

We have many plans for the future, all depending on how this group grows, but the main objective is for everyone to get the best out of their Swifts and enjoy sharing experiences good bad and scary!

The Swift 18 first appeared at the 1981 Southampton Boat show and was designed as a fast yet comfortable trailer sailor conforming with the French Micro Cupper rules. The boat is virtually unsinkable with enough built in buoyancy to float if swamped, even with 3 crew aboard.

The first Swift (either a prototype or number 1) was an aluminium boat made from sheet aluminium - hence the chine hull. The original intention was that all boats should be aluminium but this proved impractical and this boat was then used to make the moulds.

The original manufacturer was 'John Charnley Associates' (JCA) who built boats from 1982 to 1985. These were the 1 to 218 series and at the end of this period they were built at Shamrock Quay in Southampton by a company trading under the name of "Swiftcraft" (still John's company).  These boats all had tapered masts.

In October 1985, John and his wife Caroline sold the business to a businessman who wanted to give the business to his son in order to entice him back from Australia. This did not work and eventually the business was bought by Honnor Marine at Totnes Devon. They built the 300 series of boats - different toerails, non-tapered mast etc - a bit of a cost reduced version. Honnor Marine started, on taking the production and ownership over from Swiftcraft, with natural aluminium toerails, then evidently bought a job-lot of black toerail, finally then produced a new top mould with a moulded-in toerai.  Honnor Marine built about 35 to 40 boats. Roger Marsh who originally bought a Swift, was taken with the boat and for some time was a member of the association. He had an interest in Marine matters and owned "Marlin International". Eventually (around 1988 or so) Roger bought the rights, moulds and materials from Honnor Marine and began to market the 400 series of boats back in Southampton. He reversed some of the cost reductions which Honnor Marine had made but continued with the moulded-in toerail.  The 400-Series boats reverted to the original as-designed weight of hull layup rather than Honnor Marine's heavier hulls and went back to a tapered mast.  Only a small number of the 400 series boats were built. All were white with two-tone blue trim divided by a white band, 'Swift 18' or 'Swift 20' marked prominently and a smaller white '400-series' superimposed on the trim aft.  At some point Roger discussed destroying the moulds, as he could no longer store them anywhere.

The moulds then reappeared in Norfolk in 2005 and were bought by Mike Cooper who then built his own 500 series boat.

The boat has 2 full-length single berths aft with a large double forward, a sink, 2 burner cooker and room for a loo. With 4' 4" head room in the cabin the accommodation is surprisingly comfortable. It also comes complete with a lifting keel which leaves only 3 inches exposed when raised making the boat easy to launch and retrieve from the trailer. With a little ingenuity the mast can be raised and lowered single handed.

Reports at the time of the Swifts introduction considered her to have excellent and vice free sailing qualities, in a nasty Force 6/7 and with 2 reefs in the main she stayed light on the helm, was well balanced and galloped along like a racehorse (BPO April 82).

Swiftcraft Swift 18 Boat for Sale

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• Manufacturer: Swiftcraft
• Location: Isle of Man
• LOA: 18'0" (5.49m)
• Beam: 0' 0'' (0.00m)
• Keel: Centreboard
• ID no.: 073432
• Engine Make: Honda 2.4 (2008)
• Horsepower: 2.3hp
• Drive Type:
• Fuel Type: 0
• Cruise Speed: 6
• Top Speed: 7
• Engine Hours Port: 50

Broker Remarks

A Swift 18 Trailer Sailor (four berth) listed for sale with Network Yacht Brokers Conwy. This boat has been well looked after by her current owners and has recently benefitted from a list of works. She had all new light upholstery fitted in 2014 along with new standing and running rigging. She has very low engine hours and the engine was last serviced in 2013. This boat is available to view in the Isle of Man, for all viewings and enquiries contact the Network Yacht Brokers Conwy Team, call 01492 580001 or email [email protected] Owners Remarks. This is a good sea boat. She is fast and would suit an ex dingy sailor. She has been kept in the Isle of Man all her life, I purchased her from her previous owners who I still keep in touch with. She is very clean and a solid boat. She has never been painted and is in good condition. I am offering her very reluctantly for sale due to bad health. She has had a full refit in 2014 and has only been used once since as I cannot sail her anymore. For further Boats For Sale with NYBConwy, please visit our website.

Accommodation

A 4 berth trailer sailor. She has one forward double berth and two single berths. A stove to starboard and sink to port. 4'9'' headroom She was fitted with brand new upholstery in 2014.

Mechanical and Rigging

Electrics 1 x battery Tankage 2 plastic fuel tanks (2.5gallons) Rigging All new stainless steel standing rigging and running rigging fitted in 2014. Sails 1 x Genoa 1 x Main Sail Both in excellent condition.

Navigation Aids Compass Echo Sounder Log Autopilot General Equipment 1 x anchor with 14meters of chain and 20meters of warp Boarding Ladder (NEW IN 2014) Guardwire Spray hood (NEW IN 2014) supplied by CJ Marine Boat hook Outboard engine bracket (NEW IN 2014) Trailer (the trailer has new bearings but requires breaks) Safety Equipment 1 x manual fire extinguisher (NEW IN 2014)

Disclaimer : The company offers the details of this vessel for sale but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information contained in the specification or warrant the condition of the vessel or equipment. A buyer should instruct his agents, or surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered for sale subject to no prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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• Boat REF#  ·  324064
• Length  ·  5.49m
• Year  ·  1980
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Lifting Keel
• Sleeping berths  ·  4
• Engine  ·  1 x gasoline 5hp, Mercury FS ()
• Lying  ·  Essex

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Extra Details

Sloop rigged Original Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Sails serviced and a new UV stripped added to the main sail

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by:

Construction

Accommodation.

2 burner propane Stove

2 halyard winches 2 anchors (Danforth & Mud weight)

Nav Equipment

Safety equipment, broker's comments.

A really nice example of this popular Swift 18 lift keel trailer sailor (1/4 tonner).

The current owner purchased her 3 years ago and has sailed her a number of times.

The yacht comes with additional equipment to make her 'complete', these include VHF radio, Stereo, Solar Extractor fan and depth gauge.

inside and out she is appears to be in good condition, very clean, and there is lots of evidence to suggest she has been well maintained.

Of particular note:

- The sails were laundered by ADM sails and new UV strips fitted. - The yacht is 'self draining' and so no need for a bilge pump - The yacht comes with all the manuals

She was last out of the water January 2022 and antifouled.

For more details or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of the Boatshed Essex team.

These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for, why are you selling her.

No longer used

Where have you sailed her?

Essex coast and local waters

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1984 Swift 18 Trailer Sailer - £4,250

Status : NOT FOR SALE

Lying : Norfolk Broads - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Designer : Colin Silvester LOA : 5.49m (18ft 0in) LWL : 4.98m (16ft 4in) Beam : 2.41m (7ft 11in) Draft : 0.23m (0ft 9in) Maximum Draft : 1.07m (3ft 6in) Displacement : 658kg Keel : Centreboard

Construction

• GRP construction
• Believed built c. 1984
• Hull stripped back and re-epoxied below waterline c. 2015
• Hull topsides previously treated with Poliglow polish and more recently waxed as/where required
• Original gelcoat in good condition
• Not recently antifouled as only day sailed/launched as required and otherwise stored on trailer
• Centreboard lifting keel (lifting mechanism replaced c. 2015)
• Self-draining cockpit
• Understood to have stood unused for a number of years prior to being restored by previous owner c. 2009
• New cabin headlinings (vinyl over ply) c. 2009

Rigging & Sails

• Fractional Bermudan Sloop rig
• Alloy mast/spars
• Tapered mast and adjustable backstay (providing forestay tension)
• A-frame for mast raising/lowering
• 2 x winches (mounted on coachroof)
• Headsail roller reefing gear
• Mainsail (McNamara Sails, as new condition)
• Working jib (as new condition)
• Old mainsail (Holt)
• Sail area (as designed) : 18.49 m2 / 199 ft2

Mechanical & Electrical

• 4hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard motor (2009, last serviced September 2019 and little used since due to covid-19 lockdowns)
• Outboard mounted in cockpit well
• Tiller steering
• No battery fitted (12V system not required by vendor as only day sailed)

Accommodation

• Berth cushions for all berths (some rust staining, accidentally caused)
• Sink with hand pumped cold water supply and waste piped to container
• No stove currently fitted
• Fully galvanised, single axle, braked road trailer with lighting board (trailer will require new tyres, and slight adjustment (one only) and re-greasing of bearings before undertaking any long trip)
• Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit
• Stanchions and guardwires
• Transom mounted boarding ladder
• Speed distance log (not tested/used by vendor)
• Mast crutch
• Cockpit dodgers
• Cockpit cushions

The Swift 18 was designed as a fast, yet comfortable, trailer sailor, with enough built in buoyancy to be virtually unsinkable if swamped, even with 3 crew aboard. When reviewed in April 1982, Practical Boat Owner magazine said of the Swift 18, "in a nasty Force 6/7 and with 2 reefs in the main she stayed light on the helm, was well balanced and galloped along like a racehorse".

This Swift 18 has been in the current ownership for some 3 years and is now for sale to make way for a dedicated day sailer with larger cockpit. An ideal first boat, or small family sailing cruiser with the cabin offering accommodation for four, the Swift 18 is sure to provide lots of fun out on the water! With her good sails, 4-stroke outboard and 2021-22 Broads Authority toll paid, this example is ready to go!

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18 ft is a boat Model part of the manufacturer Swift, under the category of daysailer. YachtFocus currently has 1 Swift 18 ft boats for sale, including 1 used boats listed by both private sellers and professional boat dealerships.

The oldest boat listed on YachtFocus was built in 1984, and the youngest was built in 1984. The prices range from 6.000 € to 6.000 €.

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Swift 18 Sailing Boat, Yacht

This is a Swift 18 lift keel yacht with trailer. Based in North Wales on the Menai Strait. I have owned the boat for 11 years and sailed locally around Anglesey. This is a proper little yacht with 3 berths and foam cored unsinkable construction. Inventory includes;Mainsail, roller furling genoa, jib, spinnaker + poleAnchor and chain/ropeTwin burner cooker3 fendersOutboard well plus outboard bracket on transomBattery powered nav lightsAn 'A' frame for easy mast steppingBraked trailer with new wheels, winch and recently serviced brakes The outboard is not included in the sale, requires a 4-5hp outboard Please message or call Colin on phone with any questions or to arrange viewing

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