BANDIT 18
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 18 ft |
| LWL | 16.66 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 3.75 ft/ 0.75 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,400 lb |
| Ballast | 400 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.5 kn |
About the BANDIT 18
Micro Ton aka Micro Cupper. Sail Area: Main 123 sqft; #1 jib 75 sqft
The Bandit 18 is a compact, lightweight fractional sloop designed by Andrew Stewart and built by Thames Marine in 1980. With a hull count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of small boat design, characterized by its 18.0 ft LOA and 1400.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for day sailing, trailerable coastal cruising, or as a tender, given its light displacement and compact dimensions. It appeals to owners seeking a low-maintenance, easy-to-handle package rather than extended offshore passage-making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1400.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 7.94, and a capsize ratio of 2.86, the Bandit 18 is not designed for bluewater cruising and is best restricted to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 18-foot trailerable designs from the late 1970s and early 1980s, such as the O'Day 18 or Catalina 18, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and day-sailing roles. These boats are comparable due to their similar beam widths and emphasis on ease of transport and storage.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BANDIT 18 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 18ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BANDIT 18yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BANDIT 18? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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