The Minuet is a 18.33ft fractional sloop designed by G. William McVay Sr. and built in fiberglass by McVay Fiberglass Yachts Ltd. between 1967 and 1987.
The Minuet is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Minuet | ||
| Length | 18.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 5.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.92 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.36 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 211.38 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.22 | ||
| Capsize | 2.17 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 12.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 420 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 4.80 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 127 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 21 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 47.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 79.46 sq.ft | ||
| I | 15.75 ft | ||
| J | 6 ft | ||
| P | 18.33 ft | ||
| E | 8.67 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 | McVay Fiberglass Yachts Ltd. | ||
| Designer | G. William McVay Sr. | ||
| First built | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |