Typhoon 18 weekender
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The Typhoon 18 weekender is a 18.5ft fractional sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Cape Dory Yachts between 1967 and 1986.
1982 units have been built.
The Typhoon 18 weekender is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features
| Model | Typhoon 18 weekender | ||
| Length | 18.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.29 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 94%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.16 (96%) | the closest to 16.09 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 362.89 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.78 (91%) | the closest to 17.95 | |
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 13.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 4.92 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 160 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 58.86 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 96.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 19.08 ft | ||
| J | 6.17 ft | ||
| P | 22 ft | ||
| E | 8.75 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 Dory Yachts | ||
| Designer | Carl Alberg | ||
| First built | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 1982 |