Review of Us 18
Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The boat equipped with a fractional rig. A fractional rig has smaller headsails which make tacking easier, which is an advantage for cruisers and racers, of course. The downside is that having the wind from behind often requires a genaker or a spinnaker for optimal speed.
The Us 18 is equipped with a swing keel. A swing keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.
The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.23 - 0.33 meter (0.75 - 1.05 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Us 18 is 3.35, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.3 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Us 18 is about 65 kg/cm, alternatively 367 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 65 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 367 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
What is Displacement Length Ratio?
What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 11m 2 (118 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.
| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Mainsail halyard | 14.2 m | (46.8 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Jib/genoa halyard | 14.2 m | (46.8 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Spinnaker halyard | 14.2 m | (46.8 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Jib sheet | 5.4 m | (17.6 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 5.4 m | (17.6 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 13.4 m | (44.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 11.8 m | (38.7 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
| Cunningham | 2.7 m | (9.0 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Kickingstrap | 5.5 m | (18.0 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
| Clew-outhaul | 5.5 m | (18.0 feet) | 6 mm | (1/4 inch) |
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American 18
The American 18 Daysailer is ideal for those who are seeking a spacious and comfortable daysailer which is also designed for speed and performance. Design features include a self bailing cockpit, molded in drink cooler storage areas, three storage compartments, kickup rudder and centerboard, adjustable jib tracks, Harken hardware, and stainless rigging. As with all American Sail products, the American 18 is constructed of hand-laid fiberglass with positive foam floatation for a durable and safe boat. The wide beam and flat bottom planing hull allow for exceptional performance in a light breeze or in a heavy wind. This boat is designed to sail flat with minimal heel. It is Offered as a package with boat, sails, and galvanized trailer. Optional features include roller furling jib, outboard engines or trolling motor, trailering cover, and mooring cover. Definitely one of the best small sailboats you will find available on the market!
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length (LOA) | 17'-9" |
| Length (LWL) | 16'-6" |
| Beam | 7' |
| Cockpit Depth | 20" |
| Hull Weight | 570 lbs. |
| Sail Area | 150 sq. ft. |
| Board Depth | 4'-2" |
| Mast Height | 22'-6" |
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The Us 18 is a 17.58ft fractional sloop designed by G. William McVay/Bayliner and built in fiberglass by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) since 1980.
The Us 18 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Us 18 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features
| Model | Us 18 | ||
| Length | 17.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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| Sail area / displ. | 32.99 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 61.97 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 4 | ||
| Capsize | 3.31 |
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.20 ft | ||
| Displacement | 525 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.29 knots |
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| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 134 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 21.58 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 50.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 76.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 16.75 ft | ||
| J | 6 ft | ||
| P | 17 ft | ||
| E | 9 ft |
| 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 | Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) | ||
| Designer | G. William McVay/Bayliner | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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US 18 Detailed Review
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of US 18. Built by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) and designed by G. William McVay, the boat was first built in 1980. It has a hull type of Swing Keel and LOA is 5.36. Its sail area/displacement ratio 32.99. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.
US 18 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about US 18 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
Boat Information
Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the us 18.
US 18 was designed by G. William McVay.
Who builds US 18?
US 18 is built by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts).
When was US 18 first built?
US 18 was first built in 1980.
How long is US 18?
US 18 is 4.75 m in length.
What is mast height on US 18?
US 18 has a mast height of 5.18 m.
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I am trying to locate rigging instructions for a US Yacht 18.
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What are your thoughts on an American 18? I am looking to sell my Hunter 22 and move down in boat size. I like the American 18. It is a very simplistic boat. I like the larger cockpit and the ease of setup and sailing. I sail in the James River and am looking for something I can single hand easier. Or is there something else I should be looking for?
It looks like a nice boat. American 18 Similar to a Lightning 19' but hopefully simpler. I'm just not sure how easy it will be to single hand when the wind pipes up. Boats like this can rely a lot on crew weight and placement if there is any wind. In light winds it looks like it would be fun.
Go for the American! I learned to sail on an American 14-6 about 10 years ago. It is BY FAR the MOST stable 14 foot boat around (aside from a catamaran). The 14-6 can be singlehanded with ease. I've sailed it with my two toddlers aboard. I was able to manage both boat and toddlers safely in modest conditions. I imaging that the larger version (American 18) would by more stable that the version that I learned on. Good luck.
Go for it That's a pretty conservative sailplan for an 18-ft. boat. For comparison, at 19 feet, a Flying Scot has 191 sq. ft., and the Lightning has 177. You should be fine singlehanding on all by the breeziest days. Kurt
Thanks for posting the link. I should have done that. Dog, I have actually looked at that boat as I like the thought of the training wheels. The marina I sail out of is in my neighborhood and rather narrow at the ramp and around the slips. It would be close as to getting in and out. jnorton, How was the constuction? I have yet to see one other than on the web. I have read where it is hand laid fiberglass and the backing plates are metal instaed of wood. I looked at the Hunter 170. The construction with the plastics looks horrible. The one boat I looked at I almost put my fingers thru the deck. Thanks for the input
I'm not an expert when it comes to craftsmanship and construction, but I believe the construction is VERY strong. Here is why I have this opinion: --The fleet of park district boats that I have rented from for years are often rented by folks who do not care for the boats terribly well. It's nothing malicious, but when you do not own the boat yourself, you're not going to take care of it as if it was your own. --The boats are often dragged up onto the beach to rig and de-rig. --The lake is rather shallow in spots. The boats often sail up onto the shallows and scrape bottom. The retractable centerboard is bent every which way in these cases. --Speaking of the centerboard, the boat is righted by standing on the centerboard with your full weight. --Don't mistake this last point as suggesting the boat is tippy. IT'S MOST STABLE. I've capsized the boat only one time (and remember this is the American 14-6). This was on purpose as the very first activity of my sailing instruction class. To right the boat, at 180 pounds, I stood on the centerboard. --When I started sailing these boats ~10 years ago, the park district had a fleet of 3-4 American 14-6's and 2-3 smaller CL-11's. Over the years, the smaller boats have gone away somewhere and the district has acquired a fleet of 6 American 14-6's. Most newly acquired boats are obtained used from somewhere. Some arrive with nicks and dings. --These nicks and dings, combined with the renters' abuses, cause the boats to lose chunks of fiberglass over time. This damage generally goes without repair for a while. The boats still sail fine. When a boat gets bad enough, usually a not too cosmetic fiberglass repair is performed. The boats hold up just fine. I suspect with a caring owner, the boats would remain in great shape. So, the park district likes these boats. They are great for sailing instruction--have jib and main, are STABLE, and fun! You need to know that they are NOT high performance. But they are MOST easy to singlehand and since you are so close to the water it's a fun ride. I am disappointed with the jib sheet leads. It seems the sheets are led so that the side stays are smack dab in the way of the ideal jib lead. I was taught to run the sheets inside of the stays, so that's what I do. I've seen other instructors lead the sheets outside. Neither is ideal. I've improvised temporarily with an arm or paddle to alter the sheeting angle. Even with the American 14-6, I've actually STOOD on the bow to tinker with the headsail.
Thanks for the info. The boat sounds very solid. I am not looking for a racer or such. Just a stable family type boat. My wild days are behind me. A cold beer, fine cigar and lite winds are fine with me. Thanks again.
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US 18. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Swing Keel: Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop: LOA: 17.58 ft / 5.36 m: ... Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and ...
The US 18 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable swing keel.It displaces 525 lb (238 kg) and has a small cuddy cabin. [1] [2]The boat has a draft of 3.20 ft (0.98 m) with the keel extended and 8 in (20 cm) with it retracted ...
US 18 is a 17′ 7″ / 5.4 m monohull sailboat designed by G. William McVay and built by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) starting in 1980. ... the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more ...
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Us 18 is about 65 kg/cm, alternatively 367 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 65 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 367 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
The American 18 Daysailer is ideal for those who are seeking a spacious and comfortable daysailer which is also designed for speed and performance. Design features include a self bailing cockpit, molded in drink cooler storage areas, three storage compartments, kickup rudder and centerboard, adjustable jib tracks, Harken hardware, and stainless rigging.
Sailing from the Balboa Yacht Club, US-18 won dozens of local and long-range large yacht offshore races during this period, including the Ensenada, Catalina, and Los Angeles Yacht Club races. (Newsboy was moored in Balboa Bay in front of the Bernard family home. She was much admire by Scott Bernard as he learned to sail and 50 years later he ...
The Us 18 is a 17.58ft fractional sloop designed by G. William McVay/Bayliner and built in fiberglass by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) since 1980. The Us 18 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of US 18. Built by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) and designed by G. William McVay, the boat was first built in 1980. It has a hull type of Swing Keel and LOA is 5.36. Its sail area/displacement ratio 32.99.
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I am trying to locate rigging instructions for a US Yacht 18. This is a copy of the USY 18 brochure and you can see the rigging. It's pretty simple rigged- Standing rigging: a headstay, inner and outer main shrouds. No backstay. Running rigging is the usual jib sheet fairlead arrangement on both sides, leading to camcleats on the raised center ...
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584 posts · Joined 2014. #7 · Aug 10, 2015. The Buccaneer 18 is the boat most people are referring to when they tell the story of how Buccaneers, Chryslers, Bayliners, US Yachts..are deadly boats. Seems the centerboard trunk (only the 18 has one) can leak water into the boat when overloaded, apparently this happened (big lawsuit) to someone ...
179 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Aug 9, 2010. Go for it. That's a pretty conservative sailplan for an 18-ft. boat. For comparison, at 19 feet, a Flying Scot has 191 sq. ft., and the Lightning has 177. You should be fine singlehanding on all by the breeziest days. Kurt. Like. vabuckeye Discussion starter.
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2020 American Sail Inc American 18. Barrington, RI, US. Listed Dec 18. Expired. $9,250 USD. Seller's Description. Nearly new American 18 daysailer for sale. Lightly used, this low-maintenance boat includes all essentials for immediate sailing. Ideal for both beginners and experienced sailors seeking effortless enjoyment on the water.
Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 8093. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)
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