Discoverer 18

6 / 26 - score 59%

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 an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.

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Main features 44%

Model	Discoverer 18
Length	17.58 ft (32%)	the closest to 18.83 ft
Beam	6.25 ft (55%)	the closest to 6.50 ft
Draft	0.75 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 76%

Sail area / displ.	35.24 (76%)	the closest to 36.11
Ballast / displ.	0 %
Displ. / length	66.64
Comfort ratio	5.23
Capsize	2.89

Hull 73%

Hull type	Centerboard Dinghy
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	16.33 ft (73%)	the closest to 16.75 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	??