FunToSail: MALBEC18

A FUN, AFFORDABLE POCKET CRUISER

The Malbec18 has been hailed as a modern classic by the sailing press and small boat aficionados alike. Nominated as a Best Boat for 2018 by SAIL Magazine and praised as “charming…fun and responsive” by Cruising World, the Malbec 18 blends performance with comfort, stability, and versatility. It has twice appeared on CBS’ “The Price is Right."

We at FunToSAIL use the the Malbec18 in our sailing school, for cruising, racing, etc. This boat has proven to be a great performer in anything we use it for. Please contact the us for availability and to purchase at 1-208-704-4454 or sail@funtosail.com (if you can its best to text or email us initially). If you do not know how to sail or may be out of practice take our 200 Big Boat Sailing Class. The Malbec18 is the boat used in this class. If you have any questions email or text us.

SPORTBOAT OR DAYSAILER WITH GREAT PERFORMANCE

This lightweight, beach-able cruiser offers a huge cockpit with seating for six adults with a spacious cockpit, airy cabin that sleeps a family of four. That makes the Malbec 18 the perfect boat for experienced sailors looking to right-size from larger or smaller boats, and its safe, forgiving sailing characteristics make it ideal for newbies, too.

As a spritely performer, the Malbec 18 would make a superb one-design club racer. As a first family boat, it’s easy to handle for the youngest hands. Makes a great camping boat for some fun excursions.

Created by a leading marine architect and the former manufacturer of the wildly popular West Wight Potter and Voyager 20, the Malbec 18 hull design features hard chines for great aquadynamic at heel, and semi-planning at higher speeds. The most experienced sailors will appreciate its excellent pointing ability, and zippy off-the-wind performance.

CONTROL AND SAFETY

Stability, control, and modern ergonomics are crucial to a good pocket cruising experience. The ballasted swing centerboard can be controlled from the cockpit for simple single-handing, beaching, and trailering. An adjustable backstay enables performance tuning, and because most of the ballast is not in the centerboard, the boat offers high a stability ratio under all circumstances. Note having all the ballast in the centerboard mean easier pulling it up.

You can confidently take the Malbec 18 on any lake, wide river, or bay—then out onto the ocean for adventure or an extend coastal cruise.

FUTURE ACCESS CHAIR FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITLIES

One of our goals at FunToSAIL is to not only build a safe and fun boat to sail, but also accessible to any who want to sail her. Thus, we are in the process of developing an optional Access Chair, a chair that allows those with mobility issues and other challenges to sail our boat. Stay tuned.

THE SPORTBOAT INCLUDES A COMFORTABLE AND AIRY CABIN

Decades of experience in designing pocket cruisers have gone into laying out a cabin which is surprisingly roomy for a compact, 18-foot boat. The oversized companionway hatch opens much of the cabin roof to standing room, the V-berth is bright and comfortable, and two additional sleeping berths double as cushioned bench seating. You will find lots of storage both fore and aft. The aft storage allows one to store fuel and other items easily via a wide hatch.

EASY TRAILERING AND SETUP

Trailering the Malbec 18 is a breeze with a four-cylinder automobile. The optional, custom trailer rides low into the water, and the boat draws just 14 inches with the swing centerboard raised. The mast-raising and rigging systems can be handled in minutes by a single person, which is a big plus to bring the fun factor into your sailing experience. On the road, you can use the Malbec 18 as your own easily handled and easily parked RV!

COMES COMPLETE, READY-TO-SAIL FOR YOU!

The Malbec 18 is entirely manufactured in the USA. To make ordering easy, our boat comes complete, ready to sail—making the Malbec 18 the new, affordable pocket cruising standard for easy “fun in the sun, Fun To SAIL.”

Discover or re-discover the simple joy of sailing when wind fills the sails of this beautifully designed and responsive boat. Find new adventures wherever a boat ramp awaits!

PRICE $44,995.00 for Sailaway Package without trailer.

Contact us for pricing and more info at sale@funtosail.com or text us at 208-704-4454

MALBEC18 FEATURES SUMMARY

• Modern classic design features hard chines, aquadynamic, semi-planing hull shape

• High stability ratio

• Sloop Rig

• High performance sailing characteristics

• Excellent pointing ability and off-the-wind boat speed

• Adjustable backstay for performance sailing

• Harken/Ronstan Mainsheet, Jib Sheets, and Boom Vang

• White hull and White Deck (No colored hull option)

• Spacious 6 Foot Cockpit with Room for Six Adults (No Bimini options)

• 13x23 Transom Mounted Storage Hatch

• Ample Storage below

• Beachable Pocket Cruiser

• Positive Floatation in Aft and Forward areas

• Simple one person Mast-Raising System

• Complete Sail Control Fittings, Halyards and Lines

• 5oz White Mainsail with Malbec logo with reef points and 100% Jib (Hank on or Furling)

• Swing up Rudder Craft Rudder System with Wood Tiller

• Extremely durable Rudder Craft Swing Ballasted Centerboard with Cockpit Mounted Lifting Control

• Removable Rudder and Tiller with Mast Crutch

• Open and Airy Cabin with V Berth for Two and Two Quarters Berths

• Premium Marine Cabin Cushions

• Forward Opening Hatch by Bomar

• Adjustable Motor Mount Bracket

• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit

• Stainless Steel Cabin Top & Cockpit Rails (No wood options)

• Stainless Steel Boarding/Swim Stern Ladder with backing plate

• Adjustable Motor Mount

• No Trailer included

• No Navigation Lights included

OPTIONS... These are the only options we offer

•• Access Chair with rudder control adaptions for those with disAbilities, Coming Soon

•• Trailer $3950; Spare Tire with Trailer Mount $395

•• Navigation lights... Bow/Stern and Red/Green Lights with own power source. $400. Our boat does not include wiring and battery for other systems, not an offered option. If you would like such a system, there are many marine businesses that will install it.

•• Mainsail Cover (Choice of limited Colors) $795

•• Deck Bag for Hank on Jib Sail (Choice of limited Colors) $795

•• V Berth Adjustable Filler Dinette Table $795

•• Full Boat Cover, Mast Up or Down (Choice of limited Colors) $1,895

•• Asymmetrical Spinnaker with Gear (not furling) $1,795

•• Many Options available via ordering directly... Fisheries Supply , Murrays, Englund Marine, and West Marine are great sources for safety gear, biminis and covers, and anchor, etc. We will be offering safety gear packages soon.

•• We do not sell MOTORS... Please order directly. We recommend 3-5 hp

•• No Bimini options available.

VARIOUS OTHER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE VIA CUSTOMER ORDERING DIRECTLY

MALBEC 18 SPECIFICATIONS

Length Overall………………………. 18’

Length at Waterline……………........ 16’

Beam…………………………………. 7’2”

Draft…………………………………… 10” to 3’6”

Cabin Height………………………… 4’6”

Mast length………………………….. 23’

Mast height………………………….. 26’

Boat Weight……………………….... 1500 lbs