| Main features | First 18 - 2018 Shoal draft | First 18 - 2018 Standard |
Model | First 18 - 2018 | First 18 - 2018 |
Version | Shoal draft | Standard |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | One design sailboat | One design sailboat |
Sailboat builder | Bénéteau | Bénéteau |
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Country | France | France |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester - Deck: Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester - Deck: Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester |
First built hull | 2018 | 2018 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
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Appendages | Keel : swing keel | Keel : swing keel |
Helm | Single tiller | Single tiller |
Rudder | Twin transom hung rudders | Twin transom hung rudders |
Unsinkable | Yes | Yes |
Trailerable | Yes | Yes |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | C | C |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 26160 2020 | 26160 2020 |
| Main dimensions | First 18 - 2018 Shoal draft | First 18 - 2018 Standard |
Hull length | 18’5.5 m | 18’5.5 m |
Beam (width) | 7’ 10”2.37 m | 7’ 10”2.37 m |
Draft | 3’ 7”1.1 m | 4’ 11”1.5 m |
Draft when appendages up | 1’0.3 m | 0’ 6”0.15 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 1102 lb500 kg | 1102 lb500 kg |
Ballast weight | 276 lb125 kg | 276 lb125 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Rig and sails | First 18 - 2018 Shoal draft | First 18 - 2018 Standard |
Upwind sail area | 255 ft²23.7 m² | 255 ft²23.7 m² |
Downwind sail area | 501 ft²46.5 m² | 501 ft²46.5 m² |
Mainsail area | 156 ft²14.5 m² | 156 ft²14.5 m² |
Genoa area | 99 ft²9.2 m² | 99 ft²9.2 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 344 ft²32 m² | 344 ft²32 m² |
Code 0 area | 205 ft²19 m² | 205 ft²19 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi (square top mainsail) 7/8 | Sloop Marconi (square top mainsail) 7/8 |
Mast configuration | Deck stepped mast | Deck stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Spreaders angle | No spreader | No spreader |
Spars construction | Carbon fiber spars | Carbon fiber spars |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire | 1x19 strand wire |
| Performances | First 18 - 2018 Shoal draft | First 18 - 2018 Standard |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 405 ft²/T37.62 m²/T | 405 ft²/T37.62 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 794 ft²/T73.81 m²/T | 794 ft²/T73.81 m²/T |
Ballast ratio iThe Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared.The higher the ballast ratio is, the greater is the stability. | 25 % | 25 % |
| Auxiliary engine | First 18 - 2018 Shoal draft | First 18 - 2018 Standard |
Engine(s) | 1 outboard engine | 1 outboard engine |
| Accommodations and layout | First 18 - 2018 Shoal draft | First 18 - 2018 Standard |
Cockpit | Open aft cockpit | Open aft cockpit |
Berth(s) | 2 | 2 |