Catalina 18
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$3,900 – $6,500
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall)
18.00 ft / 5.49 m
LWL (Waterline Length)
15.83 ft / 4.83 m
Beam
7.75 ft / 2.36 m
Max Draft
2.75 ft / 0.84 m
Displacement
1,350 lb / 612 kg
Ballast
500 lb / 227 kg
Sail Area (Reported)
152 ft² / 14.12 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type
Masthead Sloop
Construction
FG
Designer
Frank Butler
First Built
2000
Last Built
2015
Number Built
3000
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Catalina 18 Mkii · Montgomery 17 Fd · Sigma 18 · Vivacity 20 · Capri 18 Catalina
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating
PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
289
SA/Displacement
Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
19.89
Ballast/Displacement
Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
37.04
Displacement/Length
Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
151.93
Comfort Ratio
Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
8.22
Capsize Screening Formula
The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.81
Hull Speed
Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions.
5.33 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion
Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline.
2.63 pounds/inch
How It Compares
vs. Capri 18 Catalina, Catalina 18 Mkii, Montgomery 17 Fd, Sigma 18, Vivacity 20
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LWL
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Beam
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Ballast
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Sail Area
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Ballast / Disp
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Comfort Ratio
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Capsize Screening
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Displacement / Length
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Hull Speed
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Speed Number
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