Bayliner Marine Corp. Buccaneer 180

Sailboat 17′ 7″ Since 1974

Overview

Builder
Bayliner Marine Corp.
Model
Buccaneer 180
Type
Sailboat
Built
1974 on
Designer
G. William McVay/Bayliner
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
17′ 7″ (5.36 m)
Waterline length
15′ 7″ (4.75 m)
Beam
6′ 8″ (2.04 m)
Draft
0′ 8″ (0.21 m)
Displacement
525 lb (238 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
133 sq ft (12.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
19′ 5″ (5.91 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 5″ (2.26 m)
P (mainsail luff)
17′ 4″ (5.28 m)
E (mainsail foot)
6′ 6″ (1.98 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
32.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
62

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

Capsize screening
3.32

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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

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