Johnson Weekender 18
Description
The Johnson Weekender 18 (designed by Glen L Marine and built by Johnson Boat Works in the early 1990s, ~200 hulls) is a charming, trailerable pocket cruiser that blends classic lines with surprisingly modern performance and livability. With an LOA of 18′0″, 7′6″ beam, 2,200 lb displacement, and a swing keel (draft 1′0″ up / 4′6″ down), it carries a generous fractional sloop rig of 185 sq ft (SA/D ≈ 20) that makes it genuinely quick and close-winded for a boat with a small cabin. Below, the high coachroof delivers sitting headroom, a V-berth for two adults, two quarter berths, a compact galley area, and room for a portable head—enough for comfortable weekend cruising or even longer adventures for minimalist couples. Built in sturdy hand-laid fiberglass with a balsa-cored deck, it’s simple, rugged, and easy to launch behind any car.
Construction Details
| Designer | Glen L Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Johnson Boat Works |
| Length | 18.000 ft |
| LOA | 18.160 ft |
| Beam | 7.500 ft |
| Displacement | 850 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1986 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 18.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.25 ft |
| p | 22 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.50 ft | 6.25 ft | 22 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Johnson Weekender 18 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.02 ft - (7016 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.15 ft - (7056 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 92.019 ft² |
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Johnson Weekender 18 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 15.62 ft - (4761 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.36 ft - (2548 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.44 ft - (4097 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.19 ft - (2192 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 56.16 ft² |
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Johnson Weekender 18 - GENOA
| Luff | * 18.55 ft - (5654 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.16 ft - (3097 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.39 ft - (5300 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.38 ft - (2859 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 86.99 ft² |
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Johnson Weekender 18 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 18.55 ft - (5654 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.31 ft - (3142 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.07 ft - (5203 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 143.44 ft² |
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