The Sailfish 18 is probably the best of the small trailer-sailers that can be launched, sailed, and retrieved in a single day. In wind and sea conditions that a family would typically venture, the Sailfish will comfortably out-sail other notable boats of the same era, such as the Bradwell 18s, Skipper 17s, Leisure 17s, and Lysanders. A lightweight design and a well profiled underwater line allows this boat to catch the wind and ghost along whilst the others whistle GreenSleeves.