The Hurley 18 is a 18.5ft masthead sloop designed by Ian L. Anderson and built in fiberglass by Hurley Marine Ltd. between 1963 and 1972.
377 units have been built.
The Hurley 18 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good 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 | Hurley 18 | ||
| Length | 18.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.55 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 344.12 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.46 | ||
| Capsize | 2.01 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 14.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2350 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.10 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 180 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 34.27 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 41.69 sq.ft | ||
| I | 15.54 ft | ||
| J | 4.41 ft | ||
| P | 14.55 ft | ||
| E | 5.73 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 | Hurley Marine Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Ian L. Anderson | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 1972 | ||
| Number built | 377 |