victoria 18 sailboat data

Victoria 18

The victoria 18 is a 18.5ft fractional sloop designed by g. william mcvay and built in fiberglass by victoria yachts co. between 1977 and 1983., 600 units have been built..

The Victoria 18 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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VICTORIA 18 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of VICTORIA 18. Built by Victoria Yachts Co. and designed by G. William McVay, the boat was first built in 1977. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 5.64. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.02. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

VICTORIA 18 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about VICTORIA 18 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the victoria 18.

VICTORIA 18 was designed by G. William McVay.

Who builds VICTORIA 18?

VICTORIA 18 is built by Victoria Yachts Co..

When was VICTORIA 18 first built?

VICTORIA 18 was first built in 1977.

How long is VICTORIA 18?

VICTORIA 18 is 3.91 m in length.

What is mast height on VICTORIA 18?

VICTORIA 18 has a mast height of 6.1 m.

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Review of Victoria 18

Basic specs., sailing characteristics.

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Victoria 18 is 2.05, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 4.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Victoria 18 is about 44 kg/cm, alternatively 246 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 44 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 246 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

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Victoria 18 - Sailboat Data, Parts & Rigging

Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Victoria 18 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more.

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Victoria 18' ?

• Thread starter Pieper Murphey
• Start date Jul 15, 2016
• Tags best towing vehicle towing weight victoria 18
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Pieper Murphey

exploring victoria 18...had one back in the 1980's but it was docked now the Capt/Mate wants that well keel'd boat again....HELP what is the real weight of the V18 + trailer, AND what is the required (what do ya'll use) vehicle to haul this? We have a turbo mini countryman...will that do? We know tongue weight is about 40 lb. and keels is 550lb. but what is the real hauling weight. Help please...thanks  

Can't offer help with the boat, but the owner's manual on my 4 cyl 2.3L TurboCoupe advised NOT to tow anything. I think having to use more throttle to tow runs the turbo too long causing too much heat and premature failure. Just my theory on why they discouraged it.  

I have a pic somewhere of people towing a Precision 18 with a Mini Cooper. I don't know if it was an S or not. I don't think I would do that. A P-18 is listed as 1100 pounds displacement, and the Victoria as 1250. (sailboatdata.com) I tow my 192, 1400 pounds listed, with a Subaru Forester, which lists a capacity of 2200 or 2400 pounds (depending on where you find the spec.) I don't really like to do it, because surely the boat and trailer at at or exceeding that max. So, I tow slow, and avoid as many hills as I can. Luckily, house to lake is only 1/2 hour drive. Still, if I had a 5000# capacity Pathfinder or Xterra or something, I could entertain dreams of the Chesapeake or Adirondack lakes (not that I would ever get it together enough to actually try and vacation in either location, but still...)  

thoughtful...thanks...the Mini Countryman say we can do 1200 lb. My concern is more with bringing it up the launch ramp.  

great reply...the Manual Trans Countryman claims 1200 lbs...there are a few hills to the Susquehanna...really concerned about the ramp takeout. Your response is quite helpful.  

RussC said: I would not want to rely on a Countryman to launch and retrieve a Vic 18. Even though the std trailer has a long tung, and tilts, and the boat launches and retrieves very easily, that little Mini would be floating away with the boat. I assume you have the 2wd version? traction would also be a big concern IMO. I use a 4wd Dodge, so it's very easy for me, but a Mini?….. Naaaa. View attachment 125906 It's a great little boat, but ya need a bit more vehicle than a Mini to tow it. .02 Click to expand

Pieper Murphey said: Thanks for the reply... BUT there are 3 levels of Minis...the small 'go-cart' from the Italian Job movie, the mid-size Clubman (fake station wagon), and the SUV-look alike Countryman. All come in Turbo version. We have the BIG Turbo Countryman. Click to expand

chrisings said: Easy there chief. Your "big" countryman mini is still a 190HP 2 wheel drive car. I agree with Russ, you could end up with a very wet Mini trying to pull that boat up a ramp. A "BIG" turbo will do you no good in 2 wheel drive with the wheels spinning as you head for the drink. You asked, if you don't like the answers then don't ask. Click to expand

4 wheel no worries thx  

OK, I just deleted my post after seeing photos of the boat. Don't do it. The boat sits very high on the trailer and therefore has a lot of wind resistance. This means it will pull very hard regardless of how much it weighs. I had a 17 footer that weighed 1200 including the trailer. It had a stub keel, and sat very high on the trailer. Above 40 mph, it was difficult to pull. I currently have an RL 24 which weighs 3000 lbs including the trailer. It is much easier to pull at speed, because it sits low on the trailer. The centerboard goes all the way inside the boat. Night and day between the two boats and the strain on my Jeep. BTY: I don't think you would have any trouble launching it with the Mini. Most people don't understand how much a Mini weighs. They are a very heavy car.  

that was great info we understand the concepts here appreciate the feedback fair winds and waves 88 slainte'  

Darn great ideas here I found a self-centering roller for the most aft roller... awesome suggestion from a fellow at the dock...his best suggestion I like the tongue extension...now to counteract that with a 20' garage much appreciate the share will incorporate where I can thanks ey 88  

Pieper Murphey said: I like the tongue extension...now to counteract that with a 20' garage Click to expand

this IS SOON HELPFUL love the extension idea...now to figure out a bit of physics leverage stuff to get the best length π'd πpr  

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1982 Victoria 18 sailboat $2200 OBO

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Seller's Description

Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that we put our beloved 1982 Victoria 18 sailboat, “Vicky” aka the “JenJoeJã” for sale. We bought this boat new at the boat show at the mall Memorial Day 1982. In the mid-1990s, we sold her to a neighbor, only to buy her back a few years later. She is in good condition for ~40-year-old sailboat and has been the pride and joy of our family and friends all these years.

The Victoria 18 is a stubby keel sailboat built in Florida by McVay yachts, with beautiful classic lines and a small amount of teak design. Our “Vicky” has a light blue gel coat. She has 500 lbs of lead in her keel, but only draws 24”. She has swept back spreaders and no backstay. These boats are very easy to sail, with a comfortable cockpit for 3-4 adults, and a cabin down below. She comes with the original 4 cushions, boom cover (which needs a little mending at the mast) and tiller cover, all standing and running rigging and lines, 3 sails (main, jib, spinnaker), and trailer. She has a motor mount and we do have an outboard motor for her (4.5 horsepower Mercury with an extension shaft designed for the Victoria 18), though we have not used it in several years, preferring to sail to/from our mooring (this is made very easy with the roller furling jib!) She is very easy to trailer and launch. She has spent most summers moored off our house on Lake Charlevoix in East Jordan, MI, and most winters stored inside, and is currently shrink-wrapped on her trailer at the 4 Seasons Marine in East Jordan.

Some improvements we have made to her over the years:

• New mast from Dwyer mast in 2012
• New main custom cut by Will Paxton at Quantum Sails in 2016
• New jib custom cut by Will Paxton at Quantum Sails in 2018, designed especially to be partially “reefed” on the roller furling
• Installed roller furling on the jib
• All new halyards and sheets with in the past 5 years
• Installed rigging for a spinnaker, and have a custom designed symmetrical spinnaker with pole
• We have added blocks at the mast to run the halyards to the cockpit to make hoisting and dropping sails and furling/unfurling the jib much easier
• We added a Cunningham system and a topping lift for the main/boom
• In 2018 we had the hull, deck, and teak professionally cleaned and polished, though the deck does have a few small wear marks
• We have redone the bottom paint a couple of times
• In 2019 we replaced the cockpit through-hulls and repaired a few small areas on the hull that had water ingress
• We ran electrical for a masthead light, though rarely use it because we generally only sail her during the day.
• The trailer has JUST been refurbished with all new wiring, lights, axel grease, bearings, etc.

This is an excellent day sailor for couples, families, friends. The loads are relatively low for a keel boat, and it’s a great boat for teaching new sailors/kids. Trimmed well, the Victoria 18 will sail quite quick in a light breeze, and with the roller furling, it’s easy to reduce sail area if the wind picks up. And with only a small amount of teak, she’s easy to maintain. The sails alone are worth $1200. We’re asking $2200 (OBO) for the boat, sails, trailer and all associated rigging. You pick it up in East Jordan, or arrange for her delivery.

There are two very active Facebook groups, Victoria Eighteen and Victoria 18, and a lot of information online about this classic sailboat.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Derived from the earlier MINUET. Two versions were built; A sloop and a very limited edition cutter with a bowsprit. The number built listed is only a rough approximation. Just before the factory closed, a VICTORIA 17 was introduced, a shortened version of the 18 with an outboard rudder. It is thought that they exist in very small numbers.

Victoria Yachts was a company founded by the designers son, Bill McVay. The location was: 203 Benson Junction Road DeBarry, Florida 32713 USA

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