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· Specifications and pricing of the Ideal 18

· Club Programs can revitalize racing and training participation

· Used Ideal 18's on the lot and ready to go

· Parts & Lines to keep your Ideal 18 sailing smoothly

· Handling Tips for varying wind conditions

· Class Rules for one-design Ideal 18 racing
The Ideal Boat
The Ideal 18 is a fun daysailer designed by Bruce Kirby. The Shumway's commissioned the boat with Simplicity, Comfort, and Performance in mind.

You can now view an Ideal 18 video online, brought to you by StreamTeam. There is a version for

You may need to download the Windows Media Player to view the video.

Or, you can purchase the DVD for $10.00 plus shipping. Call us at the phone numbers shown at the bottom of the page to place an order.

You can purchase Haarstick Sails for your Ideal 18 through Shumway Marine. You can also get licensed sails through North Sails.

Simplicity
  • Easy to rig and sail by yourself.
  • Fully-battened main is easy to set.
  • Roller-furling, self-tacking jib.
  • 245 sq. ft. spinnaker.
  • Easy to trailer and launch.
Comfort
  • 8' cockpit with well-laid out lines and rigging.
  • Full-length molded bench seats with angled backs.
  • Room for friends - up to four adults comfortably.
  • Cuddy under the foredeck holds gear or even a 2 hp outboard.
  • Transom can function as a swim platform.
  • 700 lb. keel keeps the boat stable and dry.
Performance
  • Built by Ontario Yachts, a premier builder of small fiberglass sailboats, top quality construction methods and equipment are used.
  • Strict principles of one-design racing do not permit hull or keel fairing or most other modifications.
  • The boat manuevers like a dinghy and has a large, powerful mailsail (108 sq. ft.).
One-Design
The Ideal 18 Class Association is registered with the US Sailing Association and the Canadian Yachting Association as a one-design racing sailboat fleet.

There is a mailing list for the class that you can subscribe to by sending an email message to: ideal18-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

The 2006 Ideal North American's will be hosted by the Stamford Yacht Club in Stamford, CT, September 16th and 17th, 2006.

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Distributors
North American Headquarters and US distributor:

Ideal 18 Class Association
40 Marina Drive
Rochester, NY 14617
USA
585.342.3030, 800.433.2518
email: info@shumwaymarine.com

Manufacturing facility and Canadian distributor:

Ontario Yachts Company Limited
4160 Morris Drive
Burlington, Ontario L7L 5L6
Canada
905.639.8382


[home page] 40 Marina Drive, Rochester, New York 14617
Phone 800.433.2518, 585.342.3030
Fax 585.266.4722, Service Fax 585.342.3142
Email: info@ShumwayMarine.com