The Ideal Boat

The Ideal 18 is a fun daysailer designed by Bruce Kirby. The Shumway's commissioned the boat with Simplicity, Comfort, and Performance in mind.

New boats are available now

Read how Pequot YC revitalized their one-design racing with the Ideal 18:
 A Short History of an Ideal Solution (PDF)

See other Ideal 18 sailing videos on our Youtube Sailing Playlist.

For maintenance issues, see our Youtube Maintenance Playlist with information on jib setup, bailer repair, etc.

You can purchase Quantum Sails for your Ideal 18 through Shumway Marine. You can also get licensed sails through North Sails.

 Download the Owner's Manual, Rigging, and Tuning Guide (PDF)

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Simplicity

• Easy to rig and sail by yourself.
• Fully-battened main is easy to set.
• Roller-furling, self-tacking jib.
• 245 sq. ft. spinnaker.
• Easy to trailer and launch.

Comfort

• 8' cockpit with well-laid out lines and rigging.
• Full-length molded bench seats with angled backs.
• Room for friends - up to four adults comfortably.
• Cuddy under the foredeck holds gear or even a 2 hp outboard.
• Transom can function as a swim platform.
• 700 lb. keel keeps the boat stable and dry.

Performance

• Built by Shumway Marine.
• Strict principles of one-design racing do not permit hull or keel fairing or most other modifications.
• The boat manuevers like a dinghy and has a large, powerful mailsail (108 sq. ft.).

One-Design

The Ideal 18 Class Association is registered with the US Sailing Association and the Canadian Yachting Association as a one-design racing sailboat fleet.

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Distributor

Ideal 18 Class Association
40 Marina Drive
Rochester, NY 14617
USA

585.342.3030 or 800.433.2518
info@shumwaymarine.com
www.ideal18.com