Sailing Dory 18
Description
Karl A. Stambaugh's Sailing Dory 18 successfully modernizes the traditional dory concept while preserving its essential character and versatility. Through thoughtful use of contemporary plywood construction methods and multiple sail configuration options, this design makes classic small craft sailing accessible to modern recreational sailors. The combination of traditional dory seaworthiness, shallow draft capability, and camp cruising potential creates an ideal platform for sailors seeking authentic small boat experiences with practical modern construction. At $9,000 in materials plus reasonable plan costs, Stambaugh's design offers excellent value for builders seeking a proven, versatile small craft that honors maritime tradition while embracing contemporary boatbuilding practices.
Construction Details
| Designer | Karl A. Stambaugh |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 18.000 ft |
| LOA | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 5.000 ft |
| Displacement | 650 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.670 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
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Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Sailing Dory 18 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 6.25 ft - (1905 mm) |
| Leech | 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Area | * 35.15 ft² |
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Sailing Dory 18 - GAFF MAIN
| Luff | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
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| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 78.94 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Head | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Area | * 108.11 ft² |
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Sailing Dory 18 - SPRIT
| Luff | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
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| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 84.12 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Head | 6 ft - (1829 mm) |
| Area | * 82.99 ft² |
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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. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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