Malbec 18
5 / 49 - score 65%
The Malbec 18 is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by Heraldo Ruesch and built in fiberglass by Ventura Sport Boats since 2017.
The Malbec 18 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 53%
| Model | Malbec 18 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.17 ft (53%) | the closest to 7.50 ft | |
| Draft | 0.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 69%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.21 (50%) | the closest to 20.21 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 30 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 163.49 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.12 (88%) | the closest to 10 | |
| Capsize | 2.51 |
Hull 68%
| Hull type | Monohull centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 16 ft (68%) | the closest to 16.50 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.36 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 157 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 26 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 61.74 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 78.60 sq.ft | ||
| I | 19.82 ft | ||
| J | 6.23 ft | ||
| P | 20.82 ft | ||
| E | 7.55 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 4.50 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ventura Sport Boats | ||
| Designer | Heraldo Ruesch | ||
| First built | 2017 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |