The Laguna 18 is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by Shad Turner and built in fiberglass by Laguna Yachts between 1983 and 1987.
The Laguna 18 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a 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 | Laguna 18 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.54 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 212.11 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 9.27 | ||
| Capsize | 2.80 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 14.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.13 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 151.50 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 69.09 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 82.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 21 ft | ||
| J | 6.58 ft | ||
| P | 20 ft | ||
| E | 8.25 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 | Laguna Yachts | ||
| Designer | Shad Turner | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |