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SAILBIRD 18 (TRI)

Fractional Sloop • Trimaran Cbrd. • Built 1974–1978

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Dimensions

LOA
18 ft
LWL
— ft
Beam
11.5 ft
Max Draft
2.5 ft
Min Draft
0.5 ft
Displacement
400 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
6.24 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
54.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
185 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Trimaran Cbrd.
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1978
Number Built
700
Notes: Early boats had telescoping beams for trailering. Later boats used a 'folding elbow' assembly. \nAquadyne Boat Co. was located at:\n519 Commerce Street\nLargo, FL USA\nA feature article on the company appeared in 'Multihulls' magazine in 1977.

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