Boat Plans And Kits
Approximately 4,500 Leisure branded yachts were built between 1967 and 1995, with a variety of designers being involved in producing a range of boats: L17, L17SL, L18, L20, L22, L23, L23SL, L24, L26, L27, L27SL, and the L29.
The Leisure 18 was designed by Simon Cory, and they were built by Brian Cory Boatbuilders Ltd., Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9LY. Very few were sold on account of the exorbitant cost of production because of having to satisfy the RCD (Recreational Craft Directive) requirements and the state of the market in 1970 when she was first built. High production costs inevitably precluded profitability which brought the demise of the venture.
I personally think this was very sad, because on the face of it, the Leisure 18 was well designed for its purpose, i.e., for short-handed cruising and for weekending. The standard boat had three full-size berths, a separate heads, and a galley with a two-burner stove and a sink. There was also a four berth version based on the same one- piece moulded hull with integral twin keels and a skeg mounted rudder. Her shallow draught of only 2’ 3” made her suitable for estuary ramblings and for exploring tidal creeks. There was the option of an outboard in a well or an 8 HP Saildrive diesel engine.
Some would describe her as a trailer sailer, but she’s really a yacht that would most likely have her own mooring, and yet she is small enough to be transported on a road trailer for that special summer cruise.
Dimensions etc
LOA 18’
Beam 7’ 4”
Draught 2’ 3”
Sail Area 190 sq ft
Weight 1,800 lbs
Links
Leisure Owners’ Association – Leisure 18 Description
http://www.leisureowners.org.uk/main/content/index.php/leisure18
Leisure 18 Brochure
http://www.leisureowners.org.uk/main/content/images/leisure-18/page_2.jpg
Leisure 18 - Description by Sailboatdata.com
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=4244
First Sail of Our New Leisure 18 Yacht on Lac Hourtin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acj3jQZpsDM
Leisure 18 Sailing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjv5qjyi2NA
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