William Chamberlain Buccaneer 18

Sailboat 18′ Since 1916

Overview

Builder
William Chamberlain
Model
Buccaneer 18
Type
Sailboat
Built
1916 on
Designer
W. Starling Burgess
Hull
Centerboard Dinghy
Hull material
Wood/FG
Rig
Gaffhead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
18′ (5.49 m)
Waterline length
16′ 4″ (4.97 m)
Beam
5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
Draft
0′ 6″ (0.15 m)
Displacement
690 lb (313 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
71

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Capsize screening
2.49

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Wood/FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.