Shearwater 18
Description
The Shearwater 18 is a larger variant (approximately 18 feet LOA) of Joel White's elegant Shearwater double-ender, a traditional-inspired pulling boat (rowboat) with auxiliary sailing capability. Joel White, a noted Maine designer and builder (son of E.B. White), based the original 16-foot Shearwater on narrow Norwegian oselver (estuary workboats or faerings). The 18-foot version was developed as a deeper, roomier option—sometimes described as a custom or stretched commission—better suited for camp-cruising or two rowers while retaining the same light, graceful hull form.
Construction Details
| Designer | Joel White |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 18.000 ft |
| Notes | Sail Dimensions (standing lug): Luff: 5.83 ft (1.78 m) Foot: 10.25 ft (3.12 m) Leech: 15.25 ft (4.65 m) Head: ~9.83 ft Area: ~86.34 ft² |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Shearwater 18 - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 5.83 ft - (1777 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 86.74 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Head | 9.83 ft - (2996 mm) |
| Area | * 86.34 ft² |
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