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Why sail a Buccaneer 18?
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It's a "sit in" rather than a "sit on" boat. |
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The sloop design includes a spinnaker with launch tube. |
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A capsized Buccaneer is "self-rescuing" and can be righted and sailed away without crash boat assistance. |
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The waterline is as nearly symmetrical-heeled as possible eliminating much of the weather helm caused by heeling. |
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The wide beam at the waterline plane eliminates the need for a trapeze. |
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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. |
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Argggh -- we call 'em Buccs! |
Buccaneer 18 Specifications
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Designers: Rod
Macalphine-Downie, Dick Gibbs Current Builder: Nickels Boat Works Built Since: 1968 Over 5000 Built |
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Buccaneer 18 Line Lengths Guide
| Line | Diameter | Length |
| Main Sheet | 3/8" | 25' |
| Jib Sheet | 3/8" | 34' |
| Spinnaker Sheets | 1/4" | 70' (2x32' or continuous) |
| Main Halyard | 1/4" or 3/32" wire | 48' |
| Spinnaker Halyard | 1/4" | 60' |
| Topping Lift | 1/4" | 24' |
Portsmouth numbers of boats near the speed of the Buccaneer 18
(All numbers taken from the US Sailing Portsmouth Centerboard tables)| Class Name (USSailing ID) | DPN | BN 0-1 | BN 2-3 | BN 4 | BN 5-9 |
| Thistle (TH) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| 470 Int (470) | 86.3 | 91.4 | 88.4 | 85 | 82.1 |
| Buccaneer 18 (BCN) | 87.0 | 89.3 | 87.0 | 86.3 | 85.8 |
| Lightning Int.(LI) | 87.1 | 92.7 | 87.7 | 85.4 | 84 |
| MC Scow (MC-SC) | 87.9 | 89.6 | 87.5 | 87.2 | 86.5 |
| Flying Scot 19' (FSCT) | 89.7 | 92.2 | 90.5 | 89.1 | 87.5 |
| Laser Int. (LASE) | 91.1 | 93.8 | 92.2 | 91 | 88.2 |
| Force 5 (F5) | 95.4 | 98.1 | 96.5 | 95.3 | 93.4 |
| Sunfish Int. (SF) | 99.6 | 102.9 | 100.3 | 97.7 | 95.6 |
| Chrysler 22 Sw. Keel (CRL22) | 100.6 | 102.6 | 101.6 | 100.1 | 97.6 |
US Sailing has a
comprehensive review of PN numbers along with
formulas, and charts indicating how the
Beaufort
Scale
relates to regarding wind speeds.
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Misc Buccaneer 18 Links
Birth of the Buccaneer 18 DesignBrowse Measurement Certificates
| 2008 BNAC Information | |
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Date: May 22-26, 2008 Venue: Lake Hartwell, SC Lodging: See NOR Directions: See NOR NOR: Click Here Registration: Click Here |
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Current Roster
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| 2008 Chicago NOOD | |
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Buccaneer 18 Class Invited to 2008 Chicago NOOD Dates: June 13-15, 2008 Venue: Chicago Yacht Club |
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