Cape Cod Knockabout

Sailboat 18′ Since 1968

Overview

Model
Cape Cod Knockabout
Type
Sailboat
Built
1968 on
Designer
Rod Macalpine-Downie/Dick Gibbs
Hull
Centerboard Dinghy
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
18′ (5.49 m)
Waterline length
16′ 8″ (5.09 m)
Beam
6′ (1.83 m)
Draft
0′ 7″ (0.18 m)
Displacement
500 lb (227 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
48

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

Capsize screening
3.02

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.