Buzzards bay 18


The Buzzards bay 18 is a 29.0ft gaffhead sloop designed by N Herreshoff and built in wood planked by Herreshoff Mfg. Co. between 1903 and 1904.

5 units have been built.

The Buzzards bay 18 is a heavy sailboat which is a very high performer. It is not stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

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Main features


Model Buzzards bay 18
Length 29 ft
Beam 8.08 ft
Draft 3 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios


Sail area / displ. 27.96
Ballast / displ. 0 %
Displ. / length 339.11
Comfort ratio 19.87
Capsize 1.97

Hull


Hull type Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction Wood planked
Waterline length 18 ft
Maximum draft 0 ft ??
Displacement 4430 lbs
Ballast 0 lbs
Hull speed 5.69 knots

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Rigging


Rigging Gaffhead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 470 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 Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
Designer N Herreshoff
First built 1903
Last built 1904
Number built 5