Cape Dory Typhoon Daysailer
Description
The Cape Dory Typhoon Daysailer, designed by Carl Alberg and built by Cape Dory Yachts between 1974 and 1986, is an 18.5-foot monohull sailboat optimized for day sailing. Known for its classic design, sturdy fiberglass construction, and ease of handling, it’s a popular choice for beginners and experienced sailors seeking a simple, seaworthy vessel for coastal waters. Introduced in 1974 as a variant of the Typhoon line, which began in 1967 with the Weekender model. Built by Cape Dory Yachts in East Taunton, Massachusetts, until 1986. The Daysailer was less produced (141 units) compared to the Weekender (1,982 units).
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.500 ft |
| LOA | 18.500 ft |
| LWL | 13.500 ft |
| Beam | 6.290 ft |
| Displacement | 2000 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.580 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 22.08 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7 ft |
| p | 20 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08 ft | 7 ft | 20 ft | 8 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.12 ft - (6437 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 21.28 ft - (6486 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 82.53 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Foot | 7.08 ft - (2158 mm) |
| Leech | 17.92 ft - (5462 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 86.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.07 ft - (1850 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.35 ° |
| Area | * 62.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Foot | 7.67 ft - (2338 mm) |
| Leech | 19.25 ft - (5867 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.03 ft - (2143 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.07 ° |
| Area | * 73.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Foot | 9.42 ft - (2871 mm) |
| Leech | 19.58 ft - (5968 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 125 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.12 ° |
| Area | * 91.89 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 19.25 ft - (5867 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.57 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.14 ft - (2786 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.35 ° |
| Area | * 95.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 12.6 ft - (3840 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.6 ft - (3840 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 236 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.