The Victoria 18 is a 18.5ft fractional sloop designed by G. William McVay and built in fiberglass by Victoria Yachts Co. between 1977 and 1983.
600 units have been built.
The Victoria 18 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good 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 | Victoria 18 | ||
| Length | 18.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 5.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 2 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.02 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45.83 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 253.66 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.16 | ||
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 12.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 550 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 4.80 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 134 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 46.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 90 sq.ft | ||
| I | 17 ft | ||
| J | 5.50 ft | ||
| P | 20 ft | ||
| E | 9 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 | Victoria Yachts Co. | ||
| Designer | G. William McVay | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1983 | ||
| Number built | 600 |