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Jouet 18
Designer: Yves Mareschal  ·  Builder: Yachting France  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Jouet 18

With limited specifications available, the Jouet 18 represents a compact sailing vessel that likely emerged from French boatbuilding traditions, given the "Jouet" name which translates to "toy" in French. This naming convention often reflected the playful nature of smaller recreational sailboats designed for accessible sailing experiences. Based on its size designation, this boat would typically serve as an entry-level cruiser or day sailor, well-suited for coastal waters, protected bays, and lake sailing. The compact dimensions suggest it was designed with simplicity and manageable handling in mind, making it an attractive option for new sailors or those seeking a low-maintenance vessel for weekend adventures. French-designed small sailboats from this era often emphasized practical layouts and seaworthy characteristics despite their modest size. The Jouet 18 would likely feature a simple rig that's easy to handle single-handed or with a small crew, making it ideal for learning sailing fundamentals or enjoying relaxed coastal cruising. While detailed information remains scarce, boats of this type typically offered basic accommodations for overnight stays, focusing more on sailing pleasure than extended cruising comfort. The design philosophy likely prioritized affordability and accessibility over high-performance sailing characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 18.37 ft / 5.60 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 15.10 ft / 4.60 m
Beam 7.71 ft / 2.35 m
Max Draft 1.76 ft / 0.54 m
Displacement 1,279.00 lb / 580 kg
Ballast 364.00 lb / 165 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 160.00 ft² / 14.86 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Yves Mareschal
Builder Yachting France
First Built 1975
Last Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
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
21.77
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
8.09
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
2.84
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. 5.21
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. 415.99
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Jouet 18 ★
18.4 ft
Hunter 185
18.4 ft
Minuet
18.3 ft
Precision 185
18.4 ft
Typhoon 18 Weekender
18.5 ft
Victoria 18
18.5 ft
LWL
Jouet 18 ★
15.1 ft
Hunter 185
15.5 ft
Minuet
12.8 ft
Precision 185
16.7 ft
Typhoon 18 Weekender
13.5 ft
Victoria 18
12.8 ft
Beam
Jouet 18 ★
7.7 ft
Hunter 185
7.1 ft
Minuet
5.4 ft
Precision 185
7.3 ft
Typhoon 18 Weekender
6.3 ft
Victoria 18
5.5 ft
Displacement
Jouet 18 ★
1 lbs
Hunter 185
1 lbs
Minuet
1 lbs
Precision 185
880 lbs
Typhoon 18 Weekender
2 lbs
Victoria 18
1 lbs
Ballast
Jouet 18 ★
364 lbs
Hunter 185
520 lbs
Minuet
420 lbs
Precision 185
375 lbs
Typhoon 18 Weekender
900 lbs
Victoria 18
550 lbs
Sail Area
Jouet 18 ★
160 sq ft
Hunter 185
176 sq ft
Minuet
127 sq ft
Precision 185
181 sq ft
Typhoon 18 Weekender
Victoria 18
134 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Jouet 18 ★
Hunter 185
Minuet
336 s/nm
Precision 185
Typhoon 18 Weekender
Victoria 18
297 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Jouet 18 ★
21.8
Hunter 185
20.6
Minuet
20.4
Precision 185
31.6
Typhoon 18 Weekender
Victoria 18
19.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Jouet 18 ★
Hunter 185
32.5 %
Minuet
42.0 %
Precision 185
42.6 %
Typhoon 18 Weekender
45.0 %
Victoria 18
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Jouet 18 ★
8.1
Hunter 185
11.1
Minuet
11.2
Precision 185
5.6
Typhoon 18 Weekender
Victoria 18
13.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Jouet 18 ★
2.84
Hunter 185
2.42
Minuet
2.17
Precision 185
3.06
Typhoon 18 Weekender
Victoria 18
2.07
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Jouet 18 ★
Hunter 185
191
Minuet
211
Precision 185
84
Typhoon 18 Weekender
362
Victoria 18
Hull Speed
Jouet 18 ★
5.2 kts
Hunter 185
5.3 kts
Minuet
4.8 kts
Precision 185
5.5 kts
Typhoon 18 Weekender
Victoria 18
4.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Jouet 18 ★
Hunter 185
2.9
Minuet
2.9
Precision 185
6.2
Typhoon 18 Weekender
Victoria 18
2.4
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