The Catalina Capri 18 represents a pivotal design in the evolution of American trailer-sailers, bridging the gap between a performance day-sailer and a dedicated pocket cruiser. Introduced in the mid-1980s and designed by Frank Butler, the model was intended to offer a "big boat" feel within an 18-foot footprint. Unlike many of its contemporaries that utilized centerboards to achieve shallow drafts, the Capri 18 utilized a fixed wing keel, a design choice that provided exceptional stability and a consistent two-foot draft without the mechanical complexity or interior intrusion of a centerboard trunk. The boat was so successful in its niche that Catalina later rebranded it as the Catalina 18, marketing it alongside its larger cruising sisters to emphasize its coastal capabilities.
Used Catalina Capri 18 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Catalina
- Model
- Capri 18
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts
- Designer
- Frank Butler/Gerry Douglas
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - ??
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