Rhodes 18
12 / 61 - score 67%
The Rhodes 18 is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by Philip Rhodes and built in wood or fiberglass by Cape Cod Shipbuilding since 1948.
700 units have been built.
The Rhodes 18 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably 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.
Rhodes 18 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features
Model | Rhodes 18 | ||
Length | 18 ft | ||
Beam | 6.25 ft | ||
Draft | 0.58 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 67%
Sail area / displ. | 25.14 (35%) | the closest to 23.64 | |
Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
Displ. / length | 95.41 | ||
Comfort ratio | 8.16 (99%) | the closest to 8.15 | |
Capsize | 2.46 |
Hull
Hull type | Centerboard Dinghy | ||
Construction | Wood or fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 17 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
Displacement | 1050 lbs | ||
Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.52 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 162 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 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 | Cape Cod Shipbuilding | ||
Designer | Philip Rhodes | ||
First built | 1948 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 700 |