HAPPY SAILER 18
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 18 ft |
| LWL | 16.75 ft |
| Beam | 7 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft/ 2.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,200 lb |
| Ballast | 225 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.5 kn |
About the HAPPY SAILER 18
First built by Wegu Germany. (HAPPY SAILING 18?)
The Happy Sailer 18 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Klaus Fahrenkroog and built by Wegu Canada Ltd. in 1974. With a displacement of 1200.0 lb and a beam of 7.0 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of small boat construction, though the total number of hulls built remains unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for novice sailors or those with limited storage space who prioritize ease of trailering and simple maintenance over long-range cruising capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1200.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 8.1, the Happy Sailer 18 is designed for coastal day sailing and is not suitable for offshore or bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 18-foot trailerable sloops from the 1970s, such as the O'Day 18 or Pearson 18, which share similar fractional rig configurations and target the same entry-level market.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HAPPY SAILER 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 HAPPY SAILER 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.
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