18 ft Cutter, Design #171

This is the smallest member of our family of keel cutters. Although small in size this is a powerful little boat with the beam and ballast to stand up to her large rig and the internal volume to make a comfortable small cruiser. Build her in your back yard and sail her around the coast, she will yield as much enjoyment and adventure as boats twice her size.

Length: 18 ft 0 in
Beam: 7 ft 4 in
Draft: 3 ft 7 in
Displacement: 4200 lb
Outside ballast 1800 lb
Sail area: 304 sq ft
Building time: 2000 hours
Skill level: high

Design #171: 6 Sheets