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Ideal 18

The Ideal Boat

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The Ideal 18 is a fun daysailer designed by Bruce Kirby. The Shumway's commissioned the boat with Simplicity, Comfort, and Performance in mind.

New boats are available now

Read how Pequot YC revitalized their one-design racing with the Ideal 18:
Acrobat Icon A Short History of an Ideal Solution (PDF)

Video Playlist


See other Ideal 18 sailing videos on our Youtube Sailing Playlist.

For maintenance issues, see our Youtube Maintenance Playlist with information on jib setup, bailer repair, etc.


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

Acrobat Icon Download the Owner's Manual, Rigging, and Tuning Guide (PDF)


Ideal 18 Running
Ideal 18 Couple
Ideal 18 Kids
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Simplicity

Comfort

Performance

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.

Now you can buy Ideal 18 logo apparel and gear through Coral Reef Sailing Apparel.


Distributor

Ideal 18 Class Association
40 Marina Drive
Rochester, NY 14617
USA

585.342.3030 or 800.433.2518
info@shumwaymarine.com
www.ideal18.com




Shumway Marine
40 Marina Drive • Rochester, NY 14617 • 585.342.3030 or 800.433.2518
www.shumwaymarine.com • email: info@shumwaymarine.com