The Gulf coast 18 is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by Martin Bludworth and built in fiberglass by Gulf Coast Sailboats between 1970 and 1978.
The Gulf coast 18 is a light 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 day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Gulf coast 18 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 28.03 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 114.41 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 7.67 | ||
| Capsize | 2.56 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 325 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.22 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 163 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 | Gulf Coast Sailboats | ||
| Designer | Martin Bludworth | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |