Ds 18
7 / 56 - score 61%
The Ds 18 is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by Diller & Schwill and built in fiberglass by DS Yachts (Schwill Yachts) (CAN) since 1975.
The Ds 18 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Ds 18 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 80%
Model | Ds 18 | ||
Length | 18 ft (73%) | the closest to 18.50 ft | |
Beam | 6.83 ft (88%) | the closest to 6.75 ft | |
Draft | 1.50 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 21%
Sail area / displ. | 26.26 (21%) | the closest to 24.39 | |
Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
Displ. / length | 135.05 | ||
Comfort ratio | 8.70 | ||
Capsize | 2.57 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 15.83 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 1.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 1200 lbs | ||
Ballast | 480 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.33 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 185 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 26 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 | DS Yachts (Schwill Yachts) (CAN) | ||
Designer | Diller & Schwill | ||
First built | 1975 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |