Tyler Mouldings Ltd. (UK) Anne Wever Buzzards Bay 18

Sailboat 28′ 11″ Since 1967

Overview

Builder
Tyler Mouldings Ltd. (UK) Anne Wever
Model
Buzzards Bay 18
Type
Sailboat
Built
1967 on
Designer
E. G. van de Stadt
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
28′ 11″ (8.81 m)
Waterline length
21′ 4″ (6.49 m)
Beam
8′ 4″ (2.53 m)
Displacement
8,450 lb (3,833 kg)
Ballast
3,850 lb (1,746 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
390

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

Ballast ratio
46%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.63

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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