18 ft prindle catamaran

Prindle 18 2

The prindle 18 2 is a 18.0ft frac. sloop (rotating spar) built in fiberglass by performance catamarans inc. since 1983..

The Prindle 18 2 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer.

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Prindle 18-2

Prindle 18-2 is a 18 ′ 0 ″ / 5.5 m catamaran sailboat built by Prindle Catamarans and Performance Catamarans Inc. starting in 1983.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Catamaran (no boards/asym.)

Specifications PRINDLE 18

Home - Sailboat Listings 18.00 ft / 5.49 m - 1977 - Geoffrey Prindle - Surfglas/Prindle/Lear Siegler (USA)

PRINDLE 18 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Catamaran (no boards/asym.) Rigging Type: Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) LOA: 18.00 ft / 5.49 m LWL: 17.00 ft / 5.18 m S.A. (reported): 218.00 ft² / 20.25 m² Beam: 7.92 ft / 2.41 m Displacement: 335.00 lb / 152 kg Max Draft: 0.58 ft / 0.18 m Construction: FG First Built: 1977 # Built: 2300 Builder: Surfglas/Prindle/Lear Siegler (USA) Designer: Geoffrey Prindle

Information from  sailboatdata.com .

Hull Speed: 5.52 kn

PRINDLE 18-2 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of PRINDLE 18-2. Built by Performance Catamarans Inc. and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1983. It has a hull type of Catamaran Twin Cbrd. and LOA is 5.49. Its sail area/displacement ratio 71.77. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

PRINDLE 18-2 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about PRINDLE 18-2 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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PRINDLE 18-2 is built by Performance Catamarans Inc..

When was PRINDLE 18-2 first built?

PRINDLE 18-2 was first built in 1983.

How long is PRINDLE 18-2?

PRINDLE 18-2 is 5.24 m in length.

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Hobie 18 Magnum Sailing Catamaran

Lake George, New York

Make Hobie Cat

Model 18 Mag

Category Catamarans

Length 18.0

Posted Over 1 Month

18' hobie magnum catamaran for sale. It come with wings (magnum) and is also rigged for trapeze wires, 2 each sides. the wings are really nice bit if its really blowing and you want to push her you can fly a hull while on the wire. It is also rigged with a righting system/rope that pulls up under the shear when not in use. This is so much more boat than a 16 but not in an intimidating way. I sailed her solo often thanks to the wings. Unlike a 16 she is also still fast and fun with 3 people on board. The hull is equipped with dagger boards each side. The year is 1983Trailer is galvanized and is included. Main sail is sun burst and the jib is all white. I can step the mast and rig her by myself but 2 makes it much easier. I will show you or help you rig her up if you're local.

2006 Hobie Tiger 18

Beach Haven, New Jersey

Model Tiger

Category Catamaran Sailboats

For sale is my 2006 Hobie Tiger 18 on a load rite trailer. Both the trailer and the boat are in great condition. She is set up with a self tacking jib and comes with one main sheet, two jibs and a spinnaker. The trailer can be converted to stack two cats on it (I do not have the racks for this). This is a great boat that I unfortunately do not have the time to use. Beach wheels are included. Clean title in hand. Local pickup only. I will not ship. I only accept cash or direct wire transfer for payment. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer them to the best of my ability.

1979 Hobie Cat 18 CAT

Napa, California

Model 18 CAT

18 FT. HOBIE CAT WITH SOFT SPOTS ON HULL BUT NO LEAKS. RIGGED FOR ONE PERSON WITH TILLER STAYS. SAILS AND TRAMP ARE GOOD FOR 4 OR 5 MORE YEARS. LOTS OF SPARE PARTS. LARGE STEEL LOCK UP BOX FOR STORING . TRAILER HAS LARGE WIDE TIRES. VERY FAST WITH ONE SAILOR. WILL DELIVER IN STATE $ 1.00 per mile KEN'S CEL 707-342-0885 PAY WITH PAYPAL

1985 Hobie Cat 18

Goodland, Florida

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1985 Hobie Cat 18 The Hobie l8 catamaran is recognized around the world as one of the finest performance multihulls. Prestigious events like the Championship of Champions and the U.S. Multihull Championships, both sponsored by the United States Yacht Racing Union, have been contested on the 18. More complex the Hobie 18 catamaran is designed for racing, but also makes an excellent cruising boat for three or four people. Pop on Magnum wings, better performance and more room for cruising. Tuning options are almost limitless. Symmetrical hulls minimize wetted surface and easily carry heavier crews. The large main and genoa drive the boat hard through any water condition. Road trailer reconditionedCall Ali    989 390 9182Too SeeLocated in Harbor in Springs, MI

2001 Hobie Cat 18

2001 Hobie Cat 18 The Hobie l8 catamaran is recognized around the world as one of the finest performance multihulls. Prestigious events like the Championship of Champions and the U.S. Multihull Championships, both sponsored by the United States Yacht Racing Union, have been contested on the 18. More complex the Hobie 18 catamaran is designed for racing, but also makes an excellent cruising boat for three or four people. Pop on Magnum wings, better performance and more room for cruising. Tuning options are almost limitless. Symmetrical hulls minimize wetted surface and easily carry heavier crews. The large main and genoa drive the boat hard through any water condition. Road trailer reconditionedCall Ali    989 390 9182Too SeeLocated in Harbor in Springs, MI

Great condition Prindle 18 catamaran beachcat FAST!

Berryville, Arkansas

This boat is FAST and great fun. It's a Prindle 18 catamaran, hardly used condition that I bought in Ohio a few years ago. It is ready to sail, needs nothing. Its hulls, sails, and standing rigging look and work perfectly. The mast has a small dent (unknown) that does not affect anything (shown up close in photo). Sails are still crisp and colorful. Running rigging is all Harken. It has an extendable tiller and kick-up rudders that work as they should. New stainless double trapeze wires and 2 seats. Trampoline is in good condition for its age (usually covered) but is likely original. Comes with trailer (newer tires, bearing buddies, and lights) that has a sturdy mast cradle. It tows invisibly behind my 4 cylinder truck, but also easily behind my Camry. Comes with newer sun cover. Delivery is available at $.50/mile anywhere. other tags: Hobie, NACRA, daysailer

2015 Sailbird 18

Satellite Beach, Florida

Make Sailbird

2015 Sailbird 18 18 FT (21FT LOA) SAILBIRD RACING TRIMIRAN. COMPLETELY RECONSTRICTED USING HIGH TECH CLOSED CELL FOAM STRINGERS, BULKHEADS, FLOOR, & SWING KEEL. NO WOOD ANYWHERE! 11'6" BeamSAILS: FULLY BATTENED SQUARE TOP MAIN SAIL ON 26 FT MAST, 165% SCREECHER ON HARKEN ROLLER FURLER, ON STAINLESS BOW PULPIT, JIB ON HARKEN ROLLER FURLER. SAILS ARE BY MAC SAILS OF STUART. MAC SAILS ALSO RIGGED THE BOAT. THIS BABY FLYS. VIRTUALLY SAILS IN ALMOST NO WIND VERY EASY TO SAILPLENTY OF STORAGE AND ROOM, BUILT IN COOLER. VERY LIGHTWEIGHT AND STRONG.BOAT COMPLETELY REDONE EARLY 2016 WITH AWLGRIP PAINT TOPSIDES AND INTERLUX VC PERFORMANCE PAINT ON THE BOTTOM. MANY EXTRASNew Spinaker, New Minnkota trolling motor also available SHE CAN BE FOLDED UP FOR EASY TRANSPORT IF DESIREDBASICALLY WHAT A HOBIE CAT CATAMARAN WISHES IT WAS !SADLY I MUST SELL HER. MAKE OFFERBOAT IS ON A CUSTOM LIFT THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST IF NEEDED.321-536-5511 CALLS ONLY '

16' Prindle Sailboat

Commerce Twp, Michigan

Up for sale is my 16' Prindle. The main sale is multi colored and in very good shape considering this is not a new boat, the jib is solid Yellow. The Boats pontoons are in very good shape with no soft spots. The Trailer is Aluminum and also in good shape and has bearing buddies installed. I have not sailed in years but have sailed extensively on both this prindle and other sailboats. The 16 Prindle handles the heavy wind far better than a hobie and very importantly can be self righted when/if you flip it by just one person. This point can not be overstated you dont want to be stranded in the middle of the lake because you are sailing an 18' It will take a weekend to clean up and to do the intisl setup. On a prindle each rudder is raised and lowered manually and independantly of the other by two different lines, for a total of four four foot lines. These lines are about three to four feet long each. These lines are available at lowes or home depot in the rope section and cost a total under $10.00. It is easy with just a coat hanger to re-line your rudders in about 20 minutes and is part of good maitenance to do on who evers prindle you adopt. Besides this just a good overall cleaning and waxing much like you would your car. The trailer has Michigan plates but the tabs are expired. I contacted secretary of state today and was told that boats under 20' in Michigan do not have title but just a bill of sale, please feel free to confirm this independantly with the Michigan Secretary of State office. All the other ropes and block along with the main and jib sails and the boom, Mast and cables, have been stored inside and are in excellent condition. I am no longer including the trampoline so you will have to buy a new one. This is good because new trampolines are so much better than the original trampolines that came with these boats. The reason is you tend to slide across these tramps very often as you move from port to starboard under the boom and vice versa and nothing is worse than the original trampoline for this or a modern trampoline with burs/small inperfections. You also want a trampoline that will be smooth to slide across without any obstacles in the mat ie Straps, Gromets, Rope and in my opinion rope pockets. See Aromic Tarp Website for 16' Prindle Mats. http://www.atomictarp.com/catamaran_trampolines?id=catamaran_trampolines&bas=&categories=4 The prindle is at my home on commerce lake in Commerce Township, MI. It is loaded on its aluminum trailer in my driveway. $650 firm 248-266-2045 or 248-894-6387 Emailing is the easiest way to reach me, I check my email often thru out the day and can respond to any questions quickly.

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Your browser does not support javascript or you turned it off. The bbsmile interface has been disabled. Users on-line This list is based on users active over the last 60 minutes. Search The Beachcats   S M T W T F S [ Add New Beachcat Event ] Upcoming Beachcats Events VIEW FULL CALENDAR August 10, 2024 Tri Point Race Ventura, CA August 31, 2024 50th Year Ruff Riders September 7, 2024 OBX Multihull Sailfest, Nags Head, NC Copyright TheBeachcats.com Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Review Forum SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! What would you pick between a Prindle and a Hobie cat for a play Catamaran? Add to quote I live on a decent sized lake in the middle of washington state and i've always wanted to get a catamaran to buzz around in but I could never find a good deal. I've mostly been looking into Hobie cats, but I just found a 18' prindle in good shape for dirt cheap with trailer and I'm seriously debating on going down to get it, but i'm not that well versed in the prindle brand. If anyone has any preferences or input i'd appreciate it.   I sailed Prindle cats for a dozen years. That's my preference. I now paddle/peddle Hobie inflatables. Wish I had a place to store a Prindle cat. Hobies are fine, I guess, if they have fixed their tendency to pitchpole. I think they have. Don't get an old one though. Have fun!   I sail a Prindle 16, very similar to a Prindle 18. Fantastic boats. Some of the older Hobies had their tramps fitted on pylons over fairly low volume hulls. The limited volume of Hobie hulls can result in them going under, rather than through waves which can result in pitch pole. Early Prindles had their tramps mounted directly on higher volume hulls which provided more bouyancy and reduced the risk of pitch pole. Basically, Prindles are more forgiving then older Hobies IMO, and they are quick. I believe the 18 you are loking has assymetirc hulls and no dagger board, this will hurt upwind performance some vrs a dagger board cat, but their are fewer failure modes and the assymetric boats can be beached and sailed in shallow water with more confidence. Prindle 18 shouldbe a great play boat due to the above attributes. 2 of 11 finishers in the multi hull class of the recent EC were old Prindles, including my 16 and a very fast 19. Ive got a thread going where you can see a Prindle In action here. http://www.sailnet.com/forums/racing/312682-2018-everglades-challenge-7.html   IME the Prindle will be a little more durable. Sailed both for years and years. I miss the Prindle.   I think the Prindle 18 would be a real gas to mess about on. It's a lot more boat than a Hobie 16 and more of a racer. I believe you can even get chutes and various size headsails, which I haven't seen for Hobies. Not to say a Hobie 16 is a dog. I used to surf mine on the ocean swells in the Molokai channel in Hawaii and it was a blast.   Well you guys convinced me. I'll going to go out tomorrow to take a look at it.   Maybe check out this vid of me buying my Prindle 16. We were pretty thorough. Might give some ideas to think about. We did heavily modify the boat after purchase, but she was in good shape.   Our Spirit 17 is a crazy Frankenstein of a Hobie and Prindle. It's got the more full Prindle hull shapes, but with the tramp pylons of the Hobie. Maybe the best of both worlds? I've not yet pitch-poled her. Maybe this summer?   Learned to sail on a Hobie 16. My daughter and I raced nationally competitively on the,. Kept one on the beach in front of our house in Ocean City N J for 16 years. Prindles are a step up IMHO My daughter has a picture of me sailing the Hobie pulling her on water skis. They are super fun and super quick   I'm having a hard time finding information on this so I hoped some of the Prindle fans could answer this question for me; Do Prindles have any sort of seat (wing) option? This one says it has the trapeze, but my dad is 75 and really wants to sail it as well and the wings would make that a little easier.   The 18 was the Best prindle they made. the 2 feet over the 16 made it faster and less likely to pitch pole, can carry a larger crew weight but still simple with no dagger boards. Only weights 30 lbs more then a 16. I raced both the 16 and 18 for many years. Crewed on the 18 for nationals and place third, first two boats where both olympic sailors. still have the 16 we bought in 1978. If you want to sail a a pair of Sinking Bananas get a Hobie, if want to sail a real CAT get the prindle. check out https://www.murrays.com/category/c/ for parts and stiff for either hobie or Prindle   overbored said: The 18 was the Best prindle they made. the 2 feet over the 16 made it faster and less likely to pitch pole, can carry a larger crew weight but still simple with no dagger boards. Only weights 30 lbs more then a 16. I raced both the 16 and 18 for many years. Crewed on the 18 for nationals and place third, first two boats where both olympic sailors. still have the 16 we bought in 1978. If you want to sail a a pair of Sinking Bananas get a Hobie, if want to sail a real CAT get the prindle. check out Catamaran Sailing - Murrays Sports for parts and stiff for either hobie or Prindle Click to expand... My 2 cents. I raced H-18 for years. Sailed the P-18. Both great boats. Both 18's are similar. Think only the H has a Wing option. Never liked or used the wing on the last H-18 I had. In fact a casting on the wing I was hiking from snapped and threw me for a loop, so to speak.   slanter said: If anyone has any preferences or input i'd appreciate it. Click to expand... slanter said: Do Prindles have any sort of seat (wing) option? Click to expand... I went to look at it today, the only problems I saw were; the rudder locks were kinda stiff and didn't engage easily, though they did eventually work. There was one soft spot from the roller, about an inch and a half wide, the holes used for mast-stepping had broken so raisin the mast with one person would be hard, and it's missing a turnbuckle for the forestay. In still thinking of picking it up for $500, the sails and tramp were great. I'll probably pick it up next weekend.   That all sounds pretty easily addressed, and for $500 including a trailer that's a good deal for a working beach cat, assuming the sails are decent. Are the sails decent? Sounds like fun!   sails looked really good, although apparently at one point one of the sails was mended (supposedly by a professional) and they accidentally sewed up the pockets of one of the battens so the very last batten on the bottom is missing. I figure one batten probably won't make that much of a difference, especially to someone who's never sailed a beach cat before, like me.   Just make or purchase a new batten. I wouldn't sail missing a batten if I didn't have to.   Hmm... in order to get it to go in i'd have to cut the stictches that were stitched into the batton pocket. Would missing the bottom batton make much of a difference?   If it was me Id build the boat before some one beat me to it, you can worry about the batten pocket later. Its not something i would stress about. Not sure, maybe you cut cut the thread and sew it back up in that spot with a household sewing machine. If i need something small sewn up, i usually get my sister in law or my mom to do it for me, just because they are better at sewing than me. Prindles have pretty nice sail shapes with their battens in. I think it will sail better and look better with it in, but its not the end of the world. I had a bit of a learning curve learning to tack mine, theyre quite a bit different then the mono hulls i was used to. A couple of the posters on this thread gave me some pretty good tips on that, but having good sail shape will likely help a bit too.   I would not let it stop you from getting the boat. could sail without he bottom one or sew a new pocket over the outside of the existing one to form a new pocket.   So I pulled the trigger and picked it up on friday. First sailboat I've owned that didn't have a cabin! Now I just have to stare at it until the weather/water warms up a bit and give it a go. Fortunately I have another sailboat project that'll keep me occupied until it gets nicer around here. Thanks for all the help folks, it was invaluable.   I'm jealous! Have fun.   ?             175.5K members Top Contributors this Month 412 COMMENTS Prindle 18 The Prindle 18 is an American catamaran sailing dinghy that was designed by Geoffrey Prindle as a racer and first built in 1977. [1] [2] [3] Geoffrey Prindle had started out as a surfboard manufacturer but was also successful racing Hobie 14 catamarans and started his own line of boats, starting with the Prindle 16 . PRINDLE 18 LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council). Prindle 18 vs Hobie 18 comparison for an old/new beach sailor Catamaran sailing repair tips, pictures, forums and classified ads catamarans for sale by owner Hobie, Nacra, AHPC, Solcat, Aqua Cat for sale. ... I'm considering a Prindle 18, but have never sailed one. I have owned a Hobie 16 and a Hobie 18, years ago. I much preferred the 18, as it was faster, and more to my liking. ... FT Here's a pic of my ... Prindle 18 Prindle 18 is a 18′ 0″ / 5.5 m catamaran sailboat designed by Geoffrey Prindle and built by Prindle Catamarans and Lear Siegler Inc. starting in 1977. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. ... Prindle 18 is a 18 ... Prindle 18-2 The Prindle 18-2 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars and a fully-battened mainsail. The dual symmetrical hulls have raked stems, plumb transoms, dual transom-hung, kick-up rudders controlled by a tiller and dual, retractable centerboards. Prindle Catamarans The company name was changed to Prindle Catamarans around 1978. Later, Prindles were built and sold under a number of corporate names. The Prindle brand was purchased by Performance Catamarans around 1988. ... PRINDLE 18: 18.00 ft / 5.49 m: 1977: PRINDLE 18-2: 18.00 ft / 5.49 m: 1983: PRINDLE 19: 19.21 ft / 5.86 m: 1985: PRINDLE ESCAPE: 18.00 ... Prindle 18 2 The Prindle 18 2 is a 18.0ft frac. sloop (rotating spar) built in fiberglass by Performance Catamarans Inc. since 1983. The Prindle 18 2 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. Prindle 18 2 for sale elsewhere on the web: Prindle 18-2 Prindle 18-2 is a 18′ 0″ / 5.5 m catamaran sailboat built by Prindle Catamarans and Performance Catamarans Inc. starting in 1983. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. ... Prindle 18-2 is a 18 ... PRINDLE 18: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine Built by Lear Siegler Inc. and designed by Geoffrey Prindle, the boat was first built in 1977. It has a hull type of Catamaran (no boards/asym.) and LOA is 5.49. Its sail area/displacement ratio 72.39. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined. PRINDLE 18 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a ... Specifications PRINDLE 18 PRINDLE 18 Sailboat Data. Hull Type: Catamaran (no boards/asym.) Rigging Type: Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) LOA: 18.00 ft / 5.49 m LWL: 17.00 ft / 5.18 m S.A. (reported): 218.00 ft² / 20.25 m² Beam: 7.92 ft / 2.41 m Displacement: 335.00 lb / 152 kg Max Draft: 0.58 ft / 0.18 m Construction: FG First Built: 1977 # Built: 2300 Builder: Surfglas/Prindle/Lear Siegler (USA) Designer: Geoffrey Prindle Full Speed Pitchpole! Prindle 18 in Exuma The Exuma Sailing Club was recently lucky enough to find and acquire and Prindle 18 Catamaran in near perfect condition.Most of us in the club are new to fas... PRINDLE 18-2: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine Built by Performance Catamarans Inc. and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1983. It has a hull type of Catamaran Twin Cbrd. and LOA is 5.49. Its sail area/displacement ratio 71.77. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined. PRINDLE 18-2 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a ... Prindle sailboats for sale by owner. 30' Etchells 22 Nautical Donations Crowleys Yacht Yard 3434 E 95th St Chicago Il 60617, Illinois Asking $12,000 Prindle 18 Catamaran Sailing on Lake Hartwell Georgia 10/16/19 My wife and I sailing our 1984 Prindle 18 Catamaran on Lake Hartwell in NE Georgia 10/16/19. Winds 15 to 20 MPH. Filmed with a DJI Osmo Action camera mounted... Prindle Catamaran sailboats for sale by owner. Prindle Catamaran preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Prindle Catamaran used sailboats for sale by owner. ... Prindle Catamaran 18: Length: 18' Beam: 7' Draft: 1' Year: 1982: Type: racer: Hull: fiberglass catamaran: ... 32' Bayfield 32C 32 ft Cutter Costa Del Sol El Salvador Asking $8,000. 44' Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Marco Island, Florida ... Prindle 18 1983 Prindle 18, good condition, except for minor soft spot on aft corner of port hull under tramp. Locking cat box, Trailer with shocks in good condition. Tramp, main/jib, sheets/shackles, rudders, boom and mast all in great shape. Sail ready. Pink in hand, reg just paid.Boat is in West Hills, CA call Allan 818-599-103zero. Brand: Prindle. Model: Hobie 18 Catamaran Boats for sale It's a Prindle 18 catamaran, hardly used condition that I bought in Ohio a few years ago. It is ready to sail, needs nothing. Its hulls, sails, and standing rigging look and work perfectly. ... 2015 Sailbird 18 18 FT (21FT LOA) SAILBIRD RACING TRIMIRAN. COMPLETELY RECONSTRICTED USING HIGH TECH CLOSED CELL FOAM STRINGERS, BULKHEADS, FLOOR ... For Sale South Mississippi 18 ft. Prindle Catamaran with Sails and trailer included. Manufactured by Surfglas The Prindle 18 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig with... 16 foot Prindle reviews? Anyone? Bayville, NY. I hada Prindle 18, which is a larger version then 16. P-16 has less sail area, more hull displacement, very difficult to pitchpole as compared to a H-16. The boat is forgiving and a lot of fun to sail !!! Wish I had my old P-18 back again, you can drive right up to the beach and not worry about hurting anything as opposed to the ... Prindle 18 vs 19 :: Catamaran Sailboats at TheBeachcats.com The 19 hulls are narrower and have a completely different rocker (profile) than the 18-2. This makes the 19 a bit less forgiving to steer. The 18-2 and 19 are both rockets, designed after the old Tornado Olympic class cats. They both have a LOT of bouyancy in the hulls up front, intended for ocean racing. What would you pick between a Prindle and a Hobie cat Crewed on the 18 for nationals and place third, first two boats where both olympic sailors. still have the 16 we bought in 1978. If you want to sail a a pair of Sinking Bananas get a Hobie, if want to sail a real CAT get the prindle. check out Catamaran Sailing - Murrays Sports for parts and stiff for either hobie or Prindle gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht