
One Design · Multihull
Dart 18 parts, rigging and specifications
The Dart 18 is a multihull one-design class, with a published length overall of 18 ft (5.48 m). MAURIPRO lists 19 parts for the Dart 18 below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.
- Multihull
- 19 parts
- 8 published figures
Your Dart 18 at MAURIPRO
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Dart 18 parts
Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.
Batten ties (mainsail) · 3 mm · 1.97 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Cunningham block (4:1 double-ended, single) · Harken cunningham guide: the 4:1 double-ended system is the one it gives for smaller beachcats
Sized with: Harken cunningham guide
Harken Block - Carbo 29mm Single - Fixed Head
Forestay rake lacing line · 4 mm · 1.97 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Trapeze adjusting line · 5 mm · 4.92 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Trampoline lacing line · 4 mm · 10.99 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Personal buoyancy (buoyancy aid), one per crew member (alternative)
Zhik Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
Jib luff downhaul (tack line) · 4 mm · 2.79 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Cunningham block (4:1 double-ended, pivoting lead) · Harken cunningham guide: the 4:1 double-ended system is the one it gives for smaller beachcats
Sized with: Harken cunningham guide
Harken Block - Carbo 29mm Single - Pivoting / 468 Cam-Matic
Trapeze/trampoline shock cord, long · 5 mm · 7.22 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 5 mm (3/16 in) Latex / Polyester
Personal buoyancy (buoyancy aid), one per crew member
Zhik USCG Approved - Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
Mast spanner (rotation) line · 5 mm · 11.38 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Cunningham block (4:1 double-ended, cheek) · Harken cunningham guide: the 4:1 double-ended system is the one it gives for smaller beachcats
Sized with: Harken cunningham guide
Harken Block - Micro 22mm Single - Cheek
Trapeze/trampoline shock cord, short · 5 mm · 5.74 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 5 mm (3/16 in) Latex / Polyester
Jib strop · 6 mm · 5.25 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Toe strap lashing · 4 mm · 2.62 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Mainsail downhaul line · 5 mm · 2.79 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Jib halyard · 4 mm · 39.04 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Trapeze restraining line · 5 mm · 4.27 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Main halyard · 6 mm · 53.48 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Parts marked "Sized for this boat" are chosen from the manufacturer sizing guides published on our Selection Guides pages (Harken winch chart, Forespar pole guide, Harken mainsheet guide, Schaefer hardware chart) using the published dimensions of the Dart 18. They are not specified by the class rules; check your class rules for limits before racing.
Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.
Dart 18 specifications
| Specification | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall (LOA) | 5.48m (18 ft) | Windsport International (Official Manufacturer) - dartcatamaran.com Dart 18 page; matches MAURIPRO Sailboat Data |
| Beam | 2.28m (7 ft 6 in) | Windsport International (Official Manufacturer) - dartcatamaran.com Dart 18 page ('Width') |
| Hull weight | 130kgs (287 lb) | Windsport International (Official Manufacturer) - dartcatamaran.com Dart 18 page ('Weight'); matches Wikipedia |
| Mainsail area | 12.92 m² (139 sq ft) | Windsport International (Official Manufacturer) - dartcatamaran.com Dart 18 page |
| Jib area | 3.16 m² (34 sq ft) | Windsport International (Official Manufacturer) - dartcatamaran.com Dart 18 page |
| Mast length | 8m (26 ft 3 in) | Windsport International (Official Manufacturer) - dartcatamaran.com Dart 18 page |
| CrewJib not set when sailed single-handed | One or two persons | International Dart Association - Constitution and Class Rules of the International Dart18 Catamaran (master 2026, amendments to Aug 2026), Class Rule 8(a) |
| BuilderLicensing rule | Builders of the Dart18 shall be only those licensed by Bryher Mouldings, Ltd. | International Dart Association - Dart18 Class Rules master 2026, Class Rule 2(a) |
Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.
More for the Dart 18
Dart 18 tuning guides
- Windsport International (builder): Dart 18 Rigging Manual (part 2: rig tension)Version 2021 · 34 pages
- Windsport International: The Forgotten Control (batten tension)Version 2021 · 3 pages
Tuning guides belong to the sailmakers that publish them. MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them; ask the sailmaker or your class association for a copy.
Dart 18 class rules and references
- Class rules: Dart18 Class Rules master 2026 (per filename on Official Documents page)
- Class association: dart18class.com
- Builder: dartcatamaran.com
References checked 2026-11-04.
Dart 18 buying questions
What Dart 18 parts does MAURIPRO carry?
19 products are listed for the Dart 18 on this page: halyards, sheets & control lines (8); blocks & sheaves (3); spars, poles & rig fittings (1); hiking, trapeze & crew gear (4); covers & bags (1); safety equipment (2). Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.
How do I know a part fits my Dart 18?
Each part here is linked to the Dart 18 because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Dart 18 parts lists we reviewed. Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details and your class rules, or ask our technical team before you order.
Where can I find the Dart 18 rig dimensions?
Our Dart 18 Sailboat Data page lists the rig dimensions (I, J, P, E) and other published data we hold for this boat. Figures there come from a sailboat database and may differ from class measurement rules.
Are there tuning guides for the Dart 18?
Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including Windsport International (builder) (Dart 18 Rigging Manual (part 2: rig tension), PDF posted May 2021); Windsport International (The Forgotten Control (batten tension), December 2021 (upload date in the URL; signed "Tom")). These guides belong to their publishers; MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them, so please get them from the sailmaker or your class association.
Which rules govern the Dart 18?
The class is governed by its class rules (Dart18 Class Rules master 2026 (per filename on Official Documents page)). Check the current edition with the class association before buying parts for racing.
Everything in this collection
All products currently in this MAURIPRO collection, with filters.
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Zhik USCG Approved - Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
ZHK-PFD-0045-U-BLK
$139.99 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Zhik Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
ZHK-PFD-0021-U-BLK
$139.99 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Harken Block - Carbo 29mm Single - Pivoting / 468 Cam-Matic
HAR395
$80.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-06
$3.11 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-05
$2.19 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-04
$1.44 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-06
$1.25 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 5 mm (3/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
PRR-410-05
$1.19 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-03
$0.98 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-05
$0.87 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-04
$0.57 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - Elastic - 5 mm (3/16 in) Latex / Polyester
PRR-760-05
$0.38 USDUnit price /Unavailable




