Catbird 18. Daysailer/Pocket Cruiser

Length overall	18'	5.49 m
Beam	8'	2.44 m
Draft	4'	1.22 m
Draft (cb up)	1'	0.3 m
Berths	2
Weight	2000 lbs	907 kg
Sail area	153 sq. ft.	14.21 m²
Hull construction	Plywood
Gallery	3 photos
See also	Catbird 16, Catbird 24
	compare

URL: http://www.cmdboats.com/catbird18.htm

Description:

CATBIRD 18 was designed as a shallow draft sailboat with cruising accommodations for two adults and one or two children. A Vee berth is forward and large quarterberth is to port. A self bailing cockpit and effective sprit boom rig combine to provide a capable pocket cruiser. Look for a design review in Boat Design Quarter (No. 3).

Glue and screw construction is 1/2" plywood and epoxy over straight frames. Plans include: materials, lines, construction, and sail plan. A full size frame plan is available.

Estimated cost for quality construction materials (not including power or sails) is $12000. This cost includes a high level of outfit and finish you can be proud of after putting the effort into building this fine boat.

Interior layout

Alternative Gaff rig

Design	Length	Beam	Sail area	Engine power
Catbird 16 by Chesapeake Marine Design Sailing camp cruiser	16' 4.88 m	5' 4" 1.63 m	110 sq. ft. 10.22 m²	-
Catbird 24 by Chesapeake Marine Design Sailing sharpie cruiser	24' 7.32 m	8' 6" 2.59 m	230 sq. ft. 21.37 m²	-