
The International Dart 18 Catamaran
The Dart 18 is one of the most spectacular racing boats in the world. The design is almost 30 years old, but still isn't outdated! Worldwide there are a lot of races on this one-design catamaran. The boat is fun for everyone, from children to practise how to sail catamarans, to fully trained racing-teams.
Races with the Dart 18 are spectacular to see, imagine 70 catamarans going 20 knots (35 km/h) with a lot of spray from the water, so the helmsman can't see a lot! The speed makes it difficult to round the marks which results in an exciting moment for all the sailors and spectators.
| Length (m/ft) | 5.48 | 18' |
| Beam (m/ft) | 2.30 | 7' 6" |
| Draft (m/ft) | 0.5 | 1' 7" |
| Mainsail area (m2/ft2) | 12.92 | 139' 1" |
| Jib area (m2/ft2) | 3.16 | 34' |
| Hull weight (kg/lb) | 40 | 88 |
| Mast length (m/ft) | 8.0 | 26' 3" |
| Capacity | 2 Sailors | |
| Skill level | intermediate / advanced | |
| Race level | club / national / international | |
| Optimal crew weight (kg/st) | 140-160 | 22-25 |
| Transport | Trailer | |
| Designer | Rodney March | |
