NEWPORT 18
Description
The Newport 18 is a compact, trailerable American daysailer/micro-cruiser produced by Lockley Newport Boats Inc. (USA) from approximately 1981 to 1984 (a short run, making it somewhat rare compared to similar models like the Buccaneer 18 or Gloucester 18/Whitecap from the same builder lineage). Designer details are not firmly attributed in public records (often listed as unknown or in-house, though the yard had ties to Harry R. Sindle designs on related boats). It features fiberglass (GRP) construction, a fractional or masthead sloop rig for easy handling, a swing keel/centerboard for shallow draft and trailering/beaching, a small cuddy cabin for storage or minimal overnights (2–4 people), and a reputation as an affordable, stable family boat for lakes, bays, or protected coastal sailing—nimble in moderate winds with decent cockpit space, though basic/entry-level like other Lockley/Newport pocket sailors (no heavy bluewater focus). Many surviving examples are from the early 1980s and remain popular in used markets for their simplicity and low cost.
Construction Details
| Designer | Harry R. Sindle |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lockley Newport Boats (USA) |
| Length | 18.000 ft |
| LOA | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Displacement | 1200 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.750 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 5 ft |
| p | 22 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft | 5 ft | 22 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
NEWPORT 18 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.7 ft - (7224 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.85 ft - (7269 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 109.86 ft² |
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NEWPORT 18 - GENOA
| Luff | * 23.29 ft - (7099 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.79 ft - (2374 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.46 ft - (6846 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.5 ft - (2286 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 87.3 ft² |
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