Australian Amateur Boat Builder — January 2018

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t is easy to trail with no assembly needed. Indeed

it will be quicker than most small monohulls to

get from trailer to water, typically 15 minutes.

That’s because raising the mast is quick and easy,

there is no keel to lower. Furthermore, the boat is a

rectangular platform, safe and easy to walk around

on when onshore while most of the gear and the sails

can be left in place when trailering. The trailer itself is

just a regular flat bed trailer, no supports or rollers are

needed.

The small cuddy offers enough space for simple

cooking, with icebox stowage, and privacy for a porta

potti and sink. The cockpit seats are 2m (6ft6in) long

so a tailor- made tent means it is quite feasible for

two people to camp on board or use the Chat 18 as a

caravan.

cHat 18