Hazel 18
Description
The Hazel 18 is an elegant, traditional plank-on-frame daysailer designed by Nat Benjamin and built by the renowned Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway boatyard on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts (Benjamin is a co-proprietor of the yard). Introduced as design No. 78 (hull No. 63 at the yard), it's a relatively recent addition to their lineup of fine wooden daysailers, filling a niche between their smaller 14′ Quista (Beetle Cat-inspired) and the 21′ Bella-class sloop—aimed at simple, low-maintenance daysailing with room for a party of adults or family. The boat emphasizes ease of rigging/setup, minimal varnish (only on spars; oiled interior, painted elsewhere), and classic aesthetics with options for a gaff rig or Bermudan (Marconi) rig. It's not a mass-produced fiberglass model but a custom or semi-custom wooden build, prized for its craftsmanship and graceful lines.
Construction Details
| Designer | Nat Benjamin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway |
| Length | 18.250 ft |
| LOA | 18.250 ft |
| LWL | 17.480 ft |
| Beam | 6.250 ft |
| Max Draft | 3.750 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.830 ft |
| Year Built | 2012 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 8 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 8 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hazel 18 - SPRIT
| Luff | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 81.97 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Head | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Area | * 73.14 ft² |
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