The Velamar 18 is a 18.04ft fractional sloop designed by Antonio José Ferrer and built in fiberglass since 1979.
The Velamar 18 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Velamar 18 | ||
| Length | 18.04 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.22 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.95 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.10 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.99 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 238.79 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 12.12 | ||
| Capsize | 2.41 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 14.76 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.95 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1720 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 705 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.15 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 162 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 79.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 82.92 sq.ft | ||
| I | 22.97 ft | ||
| J | 6.89 ft | ||
| P | 22.97 ft | ||
| E | 7.22 ft |
Engine
| 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Antonio José Ferrer | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |