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Typhoon 18 Weekender
Designer: Carl Alberg  ·  Builder: Cape Dory Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1967
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About the Typhoon 18 Weekender

A compact and capable pocket cruiser, the Typhoon 18 Weekender is designed with weekend adventurers in mind, offering an accessible entry point into overnight coastal sailing. As the name suggests, this boat strikes a balance between daysailing versatility and the ability to accommodate a crew for short cruising passages, making it a practical choice for sailors looking to explore sheltered bays and coastal anchorages without committing to a larger vessel. The Weekender designation hints at a hull and cabin arrangement optimized for short-haul comfort, likely featuring modest below-deck accommodations that make brief overnight stays a reasonable proposition. Boats in this class typically appeal to solo sailors or couples seeking an affordable, manageable platform that can be trailered and launched with relative ease, broadening the range of sailing grounds available to their owners. While detailed specifications are limited, the Typhoon 18 Weekender's compact dimensions suggest it is best suited to protected waters and fair-weather coastal cruising rather than offshore passages. For sailors prioritizing simplicity, low running costs, and the freedom to explore on a budget, it represents an appealing and unpretentious choice.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Beam 6.29 ft / 1.92 m
Max Draft 2.58 ft / 0.79 m
Displacement 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Ballast 900.00 lb / 408 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) Self-bailing cockpit. Also a cuddy cabin with v-berth and two quarter berths.
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG solid laminate
Designer Carl Alberg
Builder Cape Dory Yachts (USA)
First Built 1967
Last Built 1986
Number Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
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
45.0
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
362.89
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. 1.82 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.16
J (Foretriangle Base) 6.17 ft / 1.88 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 160.00 ft² / 14.86 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 362.89
How It Compares

vs. Minuet, Precision 185, Victoria 18

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