BAYMASTER 18
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 17.92 ft |
| LWL | 15 ft |
| Beam | 6.92 ft |
| Draft | 4 ft/ 0.75 ft min |
| Displacement | 850 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.2 kn |
About the BAYMASTER 18
Regatta Plastics was located at 5233 Lotus St., Houston, Texas, USA.
The Baymaster 18 is a compact, lightweight trailerable sloop designed by Winthrop L. Warner and built by Regatta Plastics Co. in 1968. With a displacement of 850.0 lb and a LOA of 17.92 ft, it represents a specific era of small, performance-oriented day sailers rather than a high-volume production cruiser.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for day sailing, coastal cruising, and trailerable use by couples or small families who prioritize ease of transport and storage over long-term liveaboard comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 850.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 6.29, and a capsize ratio of 2.92, the Baymaster 18 is not designed for bluewater or extended offshore passages, but rather for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 18 and the Pearson 18, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, trailerable dimensions, and a focus on responsive handling in light to moderate winds.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 17.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BAYMASTER 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 BAYMASTER 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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