Hi, is there any cheap old 18footers for sale in Australia. Have googled it but all seem overseas.
I believe that all of the newer ones are sold overseas. That promotes the class in countries other than Aust.
I am informed that it may also be done to prevent a rival fleet being created (as happened with the Club and League 18's a few years ago)
JB
How old? 70's or 80's?
Either way, the best thing to do is to talk to the 18 footer clubs around (18'ers league, Brisbane 18's etc.)
I have sailed both the modern skiff and a few of the older 70's plywood skiffs and there are a few of the older plywood boats around. They even tried to start a "classics" division up here at one stage as there were about 5 boats being sailed.
Skiffs Australia on Facebook. The guy running that snaps up all the old boats that can be found. He is putting new rigs and sails and trying to start a competition in Adelaide with dreams of taking it around the country...
From this forum posted last October.
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Skiffs Australia are re fitting out more 18ft ex grand prix and league skiffs in adelaide
Opportunities are there for experienced sailors to get involved in 18ft skiffs.
These skiffs are highly demanding and challenging and are considered as the Pinnacle of dingy sailing.
Come and experience one for your self
For more details contact
Adam Wannan
0415 215 882
Skiffs Australia
Hi guys if you want to buy an 18 we maybe able to help
Need to ask a few questions
Where are you ( state )
Who are you going to sail against
How much money do you plan on spending a year
and to purchase it.
You maybe surprised how much it all costs
If you want to get a sponsor you need a fleet to sail with.
If you need help call me Adam wannan
0415215882
Skiffsaustralia
the best sailing I have seen on TV has been the Sydney 18 footers.
I've still got VHS tapes of Ella BAche, Hogs breath, Club Marine, etc screaming around Sydney Harbor, doing nosedives and capsizing on each other.
I've kept a VHS player specifically just to use to transfer them to DVD one rainy day.
^^^ Yep best video ever, My old house mate and I used to watch this in the morning of race day or take it with me on regattas. This was when I used to take sailing seriously...pretty nerdy ay 
