Prindle 18-2 and Prindle 18 similarities

I believe the rudder castings and possibly the rudders interchange but can't think of much more. I heard some 18-2's had a different length/profile rudder. I know of a really nice 18-2 in upstate NY that could be had at a great price. Almost bought it but decided on a Tornado instead. Still considering the 18-2 though.

The quick answer is that the rudder castings and the mast are the same, all else is different.
You could replace the mast, boom and sails on an 18-2 with same from a regular 18, but the bridle wires and shrouds may be a bit different in length. I have not done this swap, but have read about some that have.

As dis-similarities go the 18-2 is:
Wider, so the crossbars and tiller connector are longer
Has a square boom that is also longer and has an internal 4:1 outhaul car
tramp is bigger
mainsheet blocks are bigger
Sails are larger
Rudders are shorter due to centerboards
Hulls are very different

As you can see, not much to interchange unless you replace all that is aloft.
I have a collection of useful 18-2 data here if you end up buying it:

http://thebeachcats.com/pictures/?g2_itemId=88542

Sheet In!

Edited by klozhald on Sep 27, 2012 - 01:20 PM.

mast, rudders, and rudder castings... at the most.

Kinda what I figured..anyone know of any 18-2 sails and boom for sale?

Edited by lakewateree on Sep 27, 2012 - 04:51 PM.

http://www.cathouse1.com/Prindle/Prindlecatalog.pdf

Here's a parts list. looks like most 18-2 parts are shared with the 19.

nacra55 wrote: Here's a parts list. looks like most 18-2 parts are shared with the 19.

Rudder system, boom, tramp, crossbars, centerboards, spreaders and most of the deck hardware are all shared between the 18-2 and 19.