Ideal 18
10 / 25 - score 55%
The Ideal 18 is a 17.85ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Kirby and built in fiberglass by Ontario Yachts since 1989.
325 units have been built.
The Ideal 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 racing boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
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Main features 78%
Model | Ideal 18 | ||
Length | 17.85 ft (77%) | the closest to 17.50 ft | |
Beam | 6.20 ft (78%) | the closest to 6.33 ft | |
Draft | 3.25 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 11%
Sail area / displ. | 23.33 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 56.45 % | ||
Displ. / length | 187.33 | ||
Comfort ratio | 10.94 (11%) | the closest to 10.13 | |
Capsize | 2.31 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 14.35 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 3.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 1240 lbs | ||
Ballast | 700 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.08 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 168 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 66.50 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 108.69 sq.ft | ||
I | 19 ft | ||
J | 7 ft | ||
P | 23.50 ft | ||
E | 9.25 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 | Ontario Yachts | ||
Designer | Bruce Kirby | ||
First built | 1989 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 325 |