Buccaneer180
Description
The Buccaneer 180 is a compact, trailerable sailboat produced by Bayliner under its Buccaneer brand, designed as an entry-level daysailer and light cruiser. Built primarily in the mid-1970s, it emphasizes affordability, ease of handling, and basic accommodations suitable for beginners or families learning to sail. Unlike the more performance-oriented Buccaneer 18 (a planning dinghy with racing heritage), the 180 is a fractional-rigged keel/centerboard monohull focused on stability for coastal or lake use rather than speed or one-design competition. It features a small cuddy cabin for gear storage and a kick-up rudder for shallow waters, making it ideal for trailering and beaching.
Construction Details
| Designer | G. William McVay |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bayliner |
| Length | 17.580 ft |
| LOA | 18.000 ft |
| LWL | 16.670 ft |
| Beam | 6.000 ft |
| Displacement | 500 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.830 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.580 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 19.40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.40 ft |
| p | 17.33 ft |
| e | 6.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.40 ft | 7.40 ft | 17.33 ft | 6.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
| Foot | * 6.5 ft - (1981 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.09 ft - (5514 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.04 ° |
| Diagonal | * 18.3 ft - (5578 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 58.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.81 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.46 ft - (2274 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.7 ° |
| Area | * 69.05 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19.73 ft - (6014 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.24 ft - (3731 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.32 ft - (5584 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.1 ft - (3383 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 109.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 19.73 ft - (6014 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.21 ft - (3722 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 181 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 19.73 ft - (6014 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 13.32 ft - (4060 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.32 ft - (4060 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 223 ft² |
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