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.
Main features
| Model | Ds 18 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.50 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 26.26 | ||
| 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 | ?? |