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BUZZARDS BAY 18

Built by Herreshoff Manufacturing (USA) • Designed by N Herreshoff
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General Information

Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type: Gaffhead Sloop
Construction: Wood planked
First Built: 1903
Last Built: 1904
Number Built: 5

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 8.84 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 5.49 m
Beam: 2.46 m
Draft (Min): 0.91 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 2,009 kg

Sail Plan

Sail Area (reported): 43.66 m²

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 5.69 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported): 27.96
Displacement/Length: 339.11
Comfort Ratio: 19.87
Capsize Screening: 1.97

Notes

Day racer with small cabin and possibly inboard aux. At least 5 were built.