IDEAL 18 Detailed Review

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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 IDEAL 18. Built by Ontario Yachts and designed by Bruce Kirby, the boat was first built in 1989. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 5.44. Its sail area/displacement ratio 23.33. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

IDEAL 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 IDEAL 18 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:5.44 m / 17.85 ft

Rigging Type:Fractional Sloop

Hull Type:Fin w/spade rudder

S.A. (reported):15.61 m² / 168.02 ft²

Draft (max):0.99 m / 3.25 ft

Displacement:562 kg / 1239.00 lbs

Ballast:318 kg / 701.07 lbs

S.A./Disp.:23.33

Bal./Disp.:56.45

Disp./Len.:187.33

Construction:FG

Ballast Type:Lead

# Built:325

Designers:Bruce Kirby

LWL:4.37 m / 14.34 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

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Comfort Ratio:10.94

Capsize Screening Formula:2.31

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:5.79 m / 19.00 ft

S.A. Fore:7.16 m / 23.49 ft

E:2.82 m / 9.25 ft

S.A. Fore:6.18 m² / 66.52 ft²

S.A. Main:10.1 m² / 108.72 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)16.28 m² / 175.24 ft²

Contributions

Builders:Ontario Yachts

Designers:Bruce Kirby

FAQ

Who designed the IDEAL 18?

IDEAL 18 was designed by Bruce Kirby.

Who builds IDEAL 18?

IDEAL 18 is built by Ontario Yachts.

When was IDEAL 18 first built?

IDEAL 18 was first built in 1989.

How long is IDEAL 18?

IDEAL 18 is 4.37 m in length.

What is mast height on IDEAL 18?

IDEAL 18 has a mast height of 7.16 m.