Catalina 18 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

18' · 5.49 m

Disp.

1,500 lbs · 680 kg

First year

2000

The Catalina 18 serves as the quintessential "pocket cruiser," a role it has filled with distinction since its debut as the Capri 18 in 1985. Designed by the prolific duo of Frank Butler and Gerry Douglas, the vessel was rebranded as the Catalina 18 in 2000 to better align with the manufacturer's cruising lineage. It was engineered to bridge the gap between a highperformance daysailer and a weekend cruiser, offering a stable, leadballasted hull that remains remarkably easy to trailer. Unlike many competitors in the 18foot class that rely on lighter water ballast or highmaintenance swing keels, the Catalina 18 features a fixed wing keel as standard, providing a low center of gravity while maintaining a shallow draft of just 2 feet 4 inches.