Cape Cod Knockabout 18
Description
The Cape Cod Knockabout is a classic American sailboat designed by Captain Charles S. Gurney, founder of Cape Cod Shipbuilding, and first introduced in 1925. Originally known as the Cape Cod Baby Knockabout, it is a one-design centerboard dinghy celebrated for its racing heritage and versatility as a day-sailor. Built primarily by Cape Cod Shipbuilding in Wareham, Massachusetts, over 2,700 units have been constructed, with production transitioning from wood to fiberglass in 1960. Though retired from regular production, the molds remain available for custom orders.
The standard boat dimensions
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Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.94 ft - (6687 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 83.86 ° |
| Diagonal | 22.25 ft - (6782 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 130.35 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Foot | 6.42 ft - (1957 mm) |
| Leech | 15.167 ft - (4623 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 5.5 ft - (1676 mm) |
| Area | * 47.89 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| MidGirth | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Foot | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Area | * 250 ft² |
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