Which Heritage 18 is best for you?

Heritage 18 Classic

More Waterline. More Capacity. Same Heritage Versatility.

The Heritage 18 Classic takes the proven Heritage concept and stretches it for greater glide, higher capacity, and expanded capability on open water. With its longer waterline and generous beam, it delivers smooth cruising speed, impressive stability, and room for people and gear.

This is the choice for rowers who want more space, more range, and the same dependable Heritage feel.

Performance with Confidence

The Heritage 18 blends sliding-seat efficiency with the reassuring stability of a wide, buoyant hull. The added length improves glide and tracking, making it especially well suited to longer rows and double rowing.

  • Stable enough to stand while launching

  • Stable enough to fish or move around onboard

  • Deep, supportive hull form for handling chop and wakes

  • Strong directional control with minimal correction

You get strong cruising performance without the constant balance demands of a narrow racing shell.

Single or Double

Available as a single or double, the Heritage 18 shines as a shared rowing platform. The longer hull improves trim and efficiency with two rowers, while the single version offers exceptional carrying capacity and a steady, confidence-inspiring ride for extended outings.

Practical Rowing System

The drop-in row station makes setup straightforward while keeping the interior open and usable when the rowing gear is removed. Black or white rails are available to match your preference.

Built for Real Use

Hand-laid fiberglass construction, a fully molded interior structure, and durable hardware create a stiff, low-maintenance boat designed for frequent launching, transport, and years of service.

This is a boat built to be used regularly in real environments.

A True Multi-Use Craft

With its wide beam and high carrying capacity, the Heritage 18 works equally well for:

  • Fitness rowing

  • Partner rowing

  • Family outings

  • Exploring lakes, rivers, and protected coastal waters

  • Light fishing use

It carries more, feels steady underfoot, and supports a broader range of activities on the water.

Ready to Row

Oars are included, so the boat arrives ready for the water. Flat-rate shipping by zone is available across the continental U.S., making delivery predictable and straightforward.

Specifications

Length: 17 ft 8 in
Beam: 42 in
Freeboard Amidships: 17 in
Draft: 3–4 in

Pick-Up Weight (Single): approx. 110 lb
Pick-Up Weight (Double): approx. 125 lb

Pick-up weight reflects the hull as normally lifted onto a vehicle. Monorail adds approx. 16 lb; rigger arms approx. 3 lb per pair.

Capacity: 550 lb

The Heritage 18 Classic is ideal for rowers who want more room, more load capacity, and the smooth glide of a longer hull, while keeping the stability and versatility that define the Heritage line.

Heritage 18 Carbon

Longer Waterline. Carbon Construction. Maximum Range.

The Heritage 18 Carbon pairs the extended glide and capacity of the 18-foot hull with the performance advantages of advanced carbon composite construction. It is built for rowers who want distance, efficiency, and real-world stability in a lightweight, highly responsive platform.

This is the Heritage concept at its most performance-oriented.

Carbon Performance Advantage

The carbon hull and deck create a structure that is both lighter and significantly stiffer than traditional builds. That translates to:

  • Easier transport and launching

  • Faster acceleration and cleaner glide

  • Direct power transfer with less hull flex

  • Long-term durability in a lightweight package

You feel the difference with every stroke, especially over longer distances.

Stability You Can Trust

Despite its performance focus, the Heritage 18 Carbon maintains the wide, buoyant hull form that defines the series.

  • Stable enough to stand while launching

  • Stable enough for fishing or moving onboard

  • Deep, supportive hull shape for handling chop and wakes

  • Strong tracking with minimal steering correction

It offers the freedom to row efficiently without the constant balance demands of a narrow racing shell.

Single or Double Capability

Available as a single or double, the longer hull shines with two rowers, delivering smoother trim and improved glide. As a single, it offers exceptional capacity and a steady platform for extended fitness rows or gear-carrying trips.

Practical Rowing System

The drop-in row station simplifies setup and transport while keeping the interior open and usable when the rowing gear is removed. Black or white rails are available to match your preference.

Built for Distance and Use

Carbon construction combined with a molded interior structure produces a stiff, low-maintenance boat suited to frequent use, varied conditions, and long service life.

This is a performance craft that is still built for everyday rowing environments.

A Versatile Adventure Platform

The Heritage 18 Carbon is equally suited to:

  • Long-distance fitness rowing

  • Partner rowing

  • Family outings

  • Exploring lakes, rivers, and protected coastal waters

  • Light fishing use

It carries more, glides farther, and stays steady underfoot.

Ready to Row

Oars are included, so the boat arrives water-ready. Flat-rate shipping by zone is available across the continental U.S., making delivery simple and predictable.

Specifications

Length: 17 ft 8 in
Beam: 42 in
Draft: 3–4 in

Pick-Up Weight (Single): lighter than Classic construction
Pick-Up Weight (Double): lighter than Classic construction

Capacity: 550 lb

The Heritage 18 Carbon is for rowers who want the range and capacity of the 18-foot hull combined with the lightweight, responsive feel of carbon construction, delivering performance, stability, and versatility in one platform.

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Heritage 18 Guideboat

Maximum Stability. Maximum Capacity. Built for Real-World Use.

The Heritage 18 Guideboat is the most stable and load-carrying boat in the Heritage lineup. Designed as a single-rower craft, it combines sliding-seat efficiency with the confidence, space, and durability of a traditional utility rowing boat.

With its longer hull and generous beam, the 18 offers smooth glide, strong tracking, and a remarkably steady platform for extended outings, gear, and varied conditions.

Built for Confidence on the Water

The wide, buoyant hull provides security that narrower shells simply cannot match.

  • Stable enough to stand while launching

  • Stable enough to fish or move around onboard

  • Deep-tracking keel for directional control

  • Supportive bow and stern for handling chop and boat wakes

You get efficient cruising speed with the freedom to relax, shift position, or focus on the surroundings instead of balance.

Designed as a True Single

The Heritage 18 Guideboat is configured specifically as a single, offering:

  • Sliding-seat rowing for fitness and efficient propulsion

  • Ample interior space for gear, passengers, or relaxed outings

  • A steady, well-trimmed ride for longer rows

The extra length improves glide and tracking, making it well suited to covering distance while carrying more than a minimalist shell ever could.

Practical Rowing System

The drop-in row station makes setup straightforward and keeps the interior open and usable when the rowing gear is removed. This allows the boat to transition easily between fitness rowing and general-purpose use.

Built for Durability

Guideboat construction emphasizes toughness and low maintenance.

  • Hand-laid composite construction

  • Molded interior structure for stiffness

  • Durable hardware suited for frequent use

  • Designed to handle transport, beaches, docks, and regular handling

This is a boat meant to be used often, not treated as delicate equipment.

Versatility Beyond Rowing

The Heritage 18 Guideboat is ideal for:

  • Fitness rowing

  • Exploring lakes, rivers, and protected coastal waters

  • Carrying gear for longer trips

  • Fishing or relaxed outings

It offers the range and load capacity of a larger boat while remaining manageable for solo rowers.

Ready to Row

Oars are included, so the boat arrives ready for the water. Flat-rate shipping by zone is available across the continental U.S., making delivery simple and predictable.

Specifications

Length: 17 ft 8 in
Beam: 42 in
Freeboard Amidships: 17 in
Draft: 3–4 in

Pick-Up Weight (Single): approx. 110 lb
Pick-up weight reflects the hull as normally lifted onto a vehicle. Monorail adds approx. 16 lb; rigger arms approx. 3 lb per pair.

Capacity: 550 lb

The Heritage 18 Guideboat is the choice for rowers who value stability, capacity, and durability, and who want a capable single-rower platform for exercise, exploration, and everyday time on the water.

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Heritage 18 Carbon Double

Heritage 18 Carbon Double

$21,900.00
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Heritage 18 Carbon Single

Heritage 18 Carbon Single

$19,500.00
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Heritage 18 Classic Single

Heritage 18 Classic Single

$15,500.00
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Heritage 18 Classic Double

Heritage 18 Classic Double

$18,500.00
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Versatility

As an exercise rower, she is much better than traditional dinghies, due to her advanced hull shape, light weight, and stiffness. Women often choose the Heritage 12 as a boat that just “fits” better. When used for sliding seat, men seem to prefer the famous glide of the Heritage 15 or 18. But, when there are space limitations, the 12 is perfect. All 3 are stable, allowing the rower to stand. The 12 Yacht Tender is a better “family” sailing version as it carries a smaller, single sail. The 15 and 18 are more high performance with 2 sails.

We’ve built in an enormous amount of safety flotation, much like an inflatable raft has. The entire gunwale is shaped like a large horseshoe, all Coast Guard Certified air chamber flotation. An inflatable has this tube on the outside because it must be round to be made of fabric. We have placed the flotation in the inside and made it an appealing shape to the eye. No longer do yachtsmen need to settle for tenders that have forgotten form in the name of function. This is a romantic rowing craft much like that of which had graced the waters at the turn of the century.

Its timeless lapstrake hull, swooping sheer and wineglass stern give her classic good looks. This graceful craft will probably become a treasured family heirloom, thus: Heritage.

There is an optional second mounting station (for the sliding seat monorail) for those who wish to better relocate weight in the boat when passengers are aboard. The floor is non-skid, and there are over-sized lifting rings, bow and stern, for davits. New for yachtsmen is an optional all white gunwale, so there won’t be any chance of scuff marks against your main vessel.

What’s Her Best Feature?

Versatility to fit your lifestyle. Take a partner, or pile in the kids. Row hard or just sail. Clamp on a two-horsepower motor. Pack a lunch and go exploring. Strap it on the car for summer vacation.

Built with a wider hull than rowing shells, the Heritage is terrifically stable. This allows the rower to stand while launching or even at sea. One can even stand and cast a fishing pole. The Heritage also has a prominent bow enabling it to charge into the roughest seas. The deep-tracking keel and high stern will thrill you as you surf down sea. This is the first truly “ocean-capable” sliding-seat rowing craft. No more waiting for calm weather to row!