Prindle 18-2

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Prindle 18-2
Prindle 18-2 catamaran.jpg
Development
Location United States
Year1983
Builder(s) Prindle Catamarans
Performance Catamarans
NamePrindle 18-2
Boat
Crewtwo
Displacement 375 lb (170 kg)
Draft 2.08 ft (0.63 m)
Hull
Type catamaran
Construction fiberglass
LOA 18.00 ft (5.49 m)
LWL 17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Beam 8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typetwin centerboards
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudders
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
Sails
Sailplan fractional 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]

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Production

The design was initially built by Prindle Catamarans, starting in 1983. After the product line was sold in about 1988, it was produced by Performance Catamarans 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 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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