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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.
Rig and Sails
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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The Prindle 18 is a 18.0ft frac. sloop (rotating spar) designed by Geoffrey Prindle and built in fiberglass by Lear Siegler Inc. since 1977.
2300 units have been built..
The Prindle 18 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer.
Prindle 18 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features
| Model | Prindle 18 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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| Sail area / displ. | 72.39 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 30.44 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 1.90 | ||
| Capsize | 4.56 |
| Hull type | Catamaran (no boards/asym.) | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 0.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 335 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.52 knots |
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| Rigging | Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 218 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Lear Siegler Inc. | ||
| Designer | Geoffrey Prindle | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 2300 |
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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).
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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:
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.The design displaces 375 lb (170 kg) and features a mesh trampoline between the hulls.
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 ...
The Prindle 18 is a 18.0ft frac. sloop (rotating spar) designed by Geoffrey Prindle and built in fiberglass by Lear Siegler Inc. since 1977. ... Catamaran (no boards/asym.) ... Waterline length: 17 ft Maximum draft: 0.58 ft Displacement ...
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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 ...
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Prindle 18 Hull Flying Lake Hartwell Georgia 11/2/19Wind 8 to 10 mph filmed with DJI Osmo Action Camera on a Noir Matter Quark Stabilizer
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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...
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This is a Prindle Catamaran Sales Video from the 1980's with Geoff Prindle, Sterling Santley, Ron and Debbie Lane, and Lesie Lindeman.
Posted: Jul 22, 2017 - 09:56 PM. Prindle factory long gone, located in Holland or France now I believe. Used mast sometimes available and can be shipped for reasonable price, around $400-500, and with insurance. Next time invest in a couple screw in dog anchors & tie rope across boat. PM me for more.