Specifications
BUCCANEER 18 BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Design: 1966 by Rod Macalphine-Downie, Dick Gibbs
Built Since: 1968, Over 5000 Built
Buliders: (Chrysler, TMI, Wellcraft, Gloucester, Cardinal, Nickels)
Current Builder: Nickels Boat Works
Why sail a Buccaneer 18?
1. It's a "sit in" rather than a "sit on" boat.
2. The sloop design includes a spinnaker with launch tube and roller furling jib.
3. A capsized Buccaneer is "self-rescuing" and can be righted and sailed away without assistance.
4. The nearly symmetrical-heeled water line eliminates most weather helm caused by heeling.
5. The wide beam at the waterline plane eliminates the need for a trapeze.
6. The boat's potential performance exceeds that of any non-trapeze design so that it is capable of handsomely rewarding the skills of the helmsman and crew.
7. Arrrrr! -- We call 'em Buccs and who doesn't want to be a Pirate???!!!
Spinnaker: 178 Sq.Ft.
LINES Diameter Length
Main Sheet 3/8" 25'
Jib Sheet 3/8" 34'
Spinnaker Sheets 1/4" 2x32’ (or 70’ continuous)
Main Halyard 1/4" or 3/32" wire 48'
Spinnaker Halyard 1/4" 60' (continuous halyard and take-down)
Topping Lift 1/4" 24'
Portsmouth Ratings of boats near the speed of the Buccaneer 18
(All numbers taken from the US Sailing Portsmouth Centerboard tables)
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Class Name (USSailing ID) |
DPN |
BN 0-1 |
BN 2-3 |
BN 4 |
BN 5-9 |
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Thistle (TH) |
83 |
83 |
83 |
83 |
83 |
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470 Int (470) |
86.3 |
91.4 |
88.4 |
85 |
82.1 |
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Buccaneer 18 (BCN) |
87.0 |
89.3 |
87.0 |
86.3 |
85.8 |
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Lightning Int.(LI) |
87.1 |
92.7 |
87.7 |
85.4 |
84 |
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MC Scow (MC-SC) |
87.9 |
89.6 |
87.5 |
87.2 |
86.5 |
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Flying Scot 19' (FSCT) |
89.7 |
92.2 |
90.5 |
89.1 |
87.5 |
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Laser Int. (LASE) |
91.1 |
93.8 |
92.2 |
91 |
88.2 |
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Force 5 (F5) |
95.4 |
98.1 |
96.5 |
95.3 |
93.4 |
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Sunfish Int. (SF) |
99.6 |
102.9 |
100.3 |
97.7 |
95.6 |
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Chrysler 22 Sw. Keel (CRL22) |
100.6 |
102.6 |
101.6 |
100.1 |
97.6 |
| Buccaneer-related Websites | ||
| Buccaneer 18 Yahoo List Group This site is a forum for Buccaneer 18 members and interested parties to communicate about the Buccaneer 18 sailboat, Class issues, or anything generally related to sailing and the Buccaneer 18. |
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| The Chrysler Marine Website Site dedicated dedicated to Chrysler Boats and Outboards and the people who worked for Chrysler Marine. |
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| Chuck Sander's 1974 Buccaneer |
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| Chrysler Sailing Asociation Good source for info on Chrsyler boats. Includes Bucc and Mutt factory specifications, historical Mutineer Class Association "Rules, Measurements & Constitution", historical Mutt and Bucc newsletters, NAs sailing rules from the 70s, and all sorts of fun stuff! |
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| Nickels Boat Works - Manufacturer of the Buccaneer 18 |
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| The Sailor's Tailor - boat and sail covers |
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| Accuweather Great for hourly wind and weather conditions, good marine coverage |
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