Prindle 18-2

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Prindle 18-2
Prindle 18-2 catamaran.jpg
Development
LocationUnited States
Year1983
Builder(s)
NamePrindle 18-2
Crewtwo
Boat
Crewtwo
Boat weight375 lb (170 kg)
Draft2.08 ft (0.63 m)
Hull
Typecatamaran
Constructionfiberglass
LOA18.00 ft (5.49 m)
LWL17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Beam8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typetwin centerboards
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudders
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
Sails
Sailplanfractional rigged sloop
Total sail area233 sq ft (21.6 m2)
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The Prindle 18-2, or Prindle 18.2, is an American catamaran sailing dinghy that was designed as a racer and first built in 1983.[1]

Production[]

The design was initially built by , starting in 1983. After the product line was sold in about 1988, it was produced by in the United States, but it is now out of production.[1][2][3]

The design replaced the 1977 Prindle 18 in manufacturer's product line.[1][4]

Design[]

The Prindle 18-2 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars and a fully-battened mainsail. The dual symmetrical hulls have raked stems, plumb transoms, dual transom-hung, kick-up rudders controlled by a tiller and dual, retractable centerboards. The design displaces 375 lb (170 kg) and features a mesh trampoline between the hulls.[1]

The design has a draft of 2.08 ft (0.63 m) with the centerboards down and 6 in (15 cm) with them retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer.[1]

Operational history[]

In a review in Popular Mechanics in October 1987, writer Chris Caswell said, "under sail, the Prindle was balanced, responsive and easy to tack. Its knife-like bows sliced through Mission Bay waters during close reaches and the wake stretched out behind like twin white jet trails. Then, when flying a hull and powered by a sudden gust, it took off like a rocket. For sheer ecstasy of speed, you can't beat a well-designed catamaran."[5]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Prindle 18-2 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  2. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Prindle Catamarans". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Performance Catamarans Inc. 1971 - 2007". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Prindle 18 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  5. ^ Caswell, Chris (October 1987). "Ride the Wind". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 20 October 2020.

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