The Sanibel 1718 is a 17.88ft fractional sloop designed by Charles Ludwig and built in fiberglass by International Marine (USA) between 1985 and 1988.
169 units have been built.
The Sanibel 1718 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 day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Sanibel 1718 | ||
| Length | 17.88 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.80 ft | ||
| Draft | 1 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.11 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32.87 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 178.93 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 8.62 | ||
| Capsize | 2.81 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.06 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1369 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.20 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 170 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 78.02 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 92 sq.ft | ||
| I | 18.80 ft | ||
| J | 8.30 ft | ||
| P | 20 ft | ||
| E | 9.20 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 | International Marine (USA) | ||
| Designer | Charles Ludwig | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 169 |