1. Construction:
The Victoria Eighteen is a hand layed fiberglass hull of unusual strength. Above the waterline
the hull has four layers of fiberglass, as does the deck. Below the waterline we add an
additional four overlapping layers of hand laminated fiberglass. The decks and cockpit soles
are also reinforcedwith polyvinyl foam, which is thoroughly saturated with resin prior to
application of a final ply of mat to provide a girder like construction. The mat is stepped on
the cuddy which is further reinforced with a 2 x 2 mahogony post to the molded-in cabin sole.
Chainplates are bolted into blocks of wood which are in turn fiberglassed to both the hull and
deck underneath the inner flange of the hull. Hull and deck are leak sealed, then through bolted
with stainless steel bolts. Since these bolts are completely accessible from the interior, you
can alway be asured of a strong, secure hull and deck joint. Liberal use of top grade materials
make the Victoria Eighteen one of the finest constructed boats afloat - and to back it up, we
put a TEN YEAR WARRANTY on her structure.
2. Safety and Comfort:
The Victoria Eighteen has captured the feeling of safety and stability of a large boat without
sacrificing the versatility of a smaller craft. Her maximum performance is attained at a
comfortable 18 degree angle of heel. In heavier airs she may be knocked down beyond that
point but she will always harden up at approximately 25 degrees angle of heel and sails
tremendously at that point. Her 550 pounds of lead ballast (46% of her weight) stabilize
her so that there is no fear of capsizing. Although she is only 18 feet, she works like a
boat twice her length. Even at her maximum heel she remains responsive and totally under your
control. She is a remarkebly dry sailer in choppy seas thanks to the design and placement of
the cuddy cabin and her high combings. She is easily singlehanded yet, her huge self-bailing
cockpit will accommodate four adults comfortably.
3. Speed:
The Victoria Eighteen is designed to be fast and she is. Her length at waterline is 12' 10",
should not decieve you. She sails her best at 18 degrees with a 17' waterline and often with
hull speeds in excess of six knots. She carries 134 feet of sail in her mainsail and working jib.
An optional 150% genoa is available, greatly increasing her light air performance and giving her
a total sail area of 163 square feet. She has performed admirably in winds from three to thirty
knots. Under full sail in a breeze of 12 to 18 knots the Victoria Eighteen is simply breathtaking.
4. One Design Racing:
The Victoria Eighteen is designed to be competitive as a one design racer. All construction
details are closely maintained. Each and every boat is identical. Because of this, it is the
sailor's individual skill and not the size of their pocketbook that determines finish placement.
The class association will maintain the integrity of the Victoria Eighteen class through diligent
inspection of all craft entered is class related functions.
5. Trailerability:
The Victoria Eighteen is a true fixed keel boat that is as trailerable as any centerboard boat of
comparable length. It is bedoming more and more difficult to locate and secure a permanent
mooring on the waters of the United States. Further, more people, even if they have permanent
mooring appreciate the freedom of being able to explore other waters that only trailering gives
them. She will float on and off her tilt bed trailer with ease. Her mast steps on the cuddy
roof and the arrangement of the stainless steel standing rigging facilitates stepping and turning
the mast. You will be suprised at how little time it takes to get underway in the Victoria
Eighteen after you have reached the ramp.
6. Versatility
The Victoria Eighteen is meant to be used for a day sailing, racing, and cruising. Unlike most
one-design boats, the Victoria Eighteen can serve as a weekend cruiser. The cuddy is
designed to sleep two. A portable head may be carried in the cuddy to increase the cruising
capability of the Victoria Eighteen. There is an optional boom tent arrangement for the cockpit,
giving you additional headroom and scree sides for comfort as well as room for two more to
berth. The spacious, self-bailing cockpit, inherent stability and safety of the keel boat, superior
construction, attention to matters important to the crew such as the bow pulpit, and winches to
make the Victoria Eighteen an ideal family boat. With the Victoria Eighteen you will be secure
in the knowledge that your family is safe even while experiencing the thrill of high performance,
responsive sailing.
7. Lasting Interest:
It is unlikely that you will "grow out of" your new Victoria Eighteen in the way that most people
grow out of open cockpit centerboard, or hard to maintain boats. The Victoria Eighteen will
simply do too many things well for you to become bored with her. Because the Victoria
Eighteen is a one-design there will never be a new model. There is no planned obsolesence.
With care and maintenance the life of your Victoria Eighteen should be thirty years or more.
This is a one time purchase. Even if you decide to move out of your Victoria someday, she is
a proven winner in the resale market as well. Whilke she enhances your leisure time with
unforgettable sailing, she appreciates in value - the bottom line is a sound investment.
8. Fuel Economy
It goes without saying that a boat under sail uses less fuel than most modes of travel. What is
different about the Victoria Eighteen is that she can be trailered by a compact car. A compact
cruiser with good aerodynamics and a properly designed trailer, the Victoria Eighteen travels
behind a subcompact car at normal speeds, which makes possible trailering to distant and
interesting waterways without resorting to a high powered vehicle. For example, a Victoria
Eighteen was trailered from Sanford, Florida to Plattsburg, New York towed by a standard
VW Bug that had 75,000 miles on it. The car averaged 23 miles per gallon of gas. It traveled
with traffic on interstate highways (it seemed to settle in at about 53 miles per hour) with
absolutely no ill effects. For the energy conscious, the Victoria Eighteen offers a solution
to maintaining a way of life while reducing conspicuous consumption of fuel.
9. Standard Equipment
The list of standard equipment will speak for itself. Howe-Bainbridge dacron main and jib sails
with reef points and slides, four foot genoa tracks, jib/genoa blocks, cleats fore and aft,
stainless steel trucks, Arco No. 6 winches (2), stainless steel bow pulpit, stainless steel
standing rigging, braided dacron running rigging, roller reefing, solid teak accent trim, roller
bearing traveler, ratcheting fiddle block mainsheet assembly, black toe rail, self-bailing cockpit,
racing anti-fouling bottom paint, anodized aluminum mast and boom, stainless steel mast
tabernackle, hand fashioned mahogany and ash laminated tiller, cabin cushions, ice chest, four
oval cabin ports, storage areas, cove stripe, and gelcoat boot stripe.
10. Cost
Although no effort has been spared to make the Victoria Eighteen a truly fine craft - she is a
work of art - the initial cost are unusually attractive. For her size and price we are certain
you'll agree that the Victoria Eighteen is the finest sailing yacht available on the market today.
Manufactured by:
Victoria Yachts, Inc.
203 Benson Junction Road, DeBarry, Florida 32713 - (305) 668-8607
