Discoverer 18

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The Discoverer 18 is a 17.58ft fractional sloop designed by Joseph V. Puccia and built in fiberglass by American Fiberglass Corp. since 1966.

The Discoverer 18 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 92%

Model	Discoverer 18
Length	17.58 ft (85%)	the closest to 17.33 ft
Beam	6.25 ft (100%)	the closest to 6.25 ft
Draft	0.75 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 62%

Sail area / displ.	35.24 (34%)	the closest to 33.10
Ballast / displ.	0 %
Displ. / length	66.64
Comfort ratio	5.23 (91%)	the closest to 5.27
Capsize	2.89

Hull 94%

Hull type	Centerboard Dinghy
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	16.33 ft (94%)	the closest to 16.25 ft
Maximum draft	4.50 ft
Displacement	650 lbs
Ballast	0 lbs
Hull speed	5.41 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%)	165 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
I	0 ft	??
J	0 ft	??
P	0 ft	??
E	0 ft	??

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	American Fiberglass Corp.
Designer	Joseph V. Puccia
First built	1966
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??