Johnson 18 One Design -2024

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You've reached the Johnson 18 discussion group!

We've got J18 sailors hailing from Texas, SF Bay Area, Michigan, Florida, Nashville, Kentucky and Minnesota! Be sure to search the previous posts, someone might have already addressed your question (just type your terms into the search for topics bar above). Even so we'd love to encourage dialogue, stories, and tuning tips. Plus as these boats age I'm sure we'll have more discourse on repairs and refinements. Post away, there are a bunch of J18 owners waiting to get your emailed discussions and questions. They're generally a friendly lot and have some great stories, sailing tips and tricks. If you are in need of manuals and/or materials there are members here who have electronic copies they will email you. Also, posting "wanted" and/or "for sale" ads here is encouraged (for now), and I encourage any owners who sell to make sure that you pass along the google group's url to the new owner. If you're a new owner/group member, post who you are and where you sail (or WANT to sail a J18); you might find a(another) J18 is closer than you think! If you've got slick gopro video of your J18 screaming along, or wiping out - put it up at youtube and share the link here!

May you always sail on the lifted tack and never turtle your boat in following seas under full spin (unless it's warm and you want to practice righting the J18- which can be tricky)!

-Brian Lyman (#125)

Annapolis, Maryland

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May 7

For Sale: #132 in Annapolis, MD

SOLD! (Thanks to the local fleet -- that's gotta be some kind of record for the quickest sale!) I

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For Sale: #132 in Annapolis, MD

SOLD! (Thanks to the local fleet -- that's gotta be some kind of record for the quickest sale!) I

May 7

Brian Moroney, Rick Paullin4

May 6

North Sails Main and jib for Johnson 18 for sale

Thank you Rick. Appreciate it. On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:37:00 AM UTC-6 Rick Paullin wrote: Hi

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North Sails Main and jib for Johnson 18 for sale

Thank you Rick. Appreciate it. On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:37:00 AM UTC-6 Rick Paullin wrote: Hi

May 6

Floris van Vugt, Rick Paullin3

May 2

Jn18 main sail hoisting question

Hi Rick, thank you so much for sending your thoughts. You are right, the rigging is different from

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Jn18 main sail hoisting question

Hi Rick, thank you so much for sending your thoughts. You are right, the rigging is different from

May 2

Floris van Vugt, … Santiago Rovira5

Apr 20

dolly launching a Jn18

Hi Santiago, what a cool construction! Thanks for sharing. It looks like in your case there isn't

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dolly launching a Jn18

Hi Santiago, what a cool construction! Thanks for sharing. It looks like in your case there isn't

Apr 20

Mar 28

For Sale Hull #95(?)

1995 Johnson 18 Sailboat This is a fast & fun boat that is great for daysailing and racing. She

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For Sale Hull #95(?)

1995 Johnson 18 Sailboat This is a fast & fun boat that is great for daysailing and racing. She

Mar 28

10/3/23

For Sale hull #134 $2000 - Long Beach, CA

For sale I've got a complete Johnson 18 boat, it comes with the main, jib, spinnaker, tiller, etc

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For Sale hull #134 $2000 - Long Beach, CA

For sale I've got a complete Johnson 18 boat, it comes with the main, jib, spinnaker, tiller, etc

10/3/23

spie...@gmail.com, … Five Cubed Skipper5

9/5/23

/missing mainsail halyard

Stew, I hope you've been able to resolve your main halyard! I've thought about replacing the

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/missing mainsail halyard

Stew, I hope you've been able to resolve your main halyard! I've thought about replacing the

9/5/23

Jason Fitschen, Five Cubed Skipper2

9/5/23

Jib sheet track/car

Jason, I'm not sure this is the exact spec, given install on the J18 in mid 90's, but the

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Jib sheet track/car

Jason, I'm not sure this is the exact spec, given install on the J18 in mid 90's, but the

9/5/23

Paul Bartelt, Rick Paullin2

7/7/23

I was really surprised when I removed my centerboard cover years ago and found bolts instead of

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I was really surprised when I removed my centerboard cover years ago and found bolts instead of

7/7/23

Five Cubed Skipper, Rick Paullin4

3/16/23

new spin sheets

Nice! Both boats should be looking good when they hit the water this spring. The best part about

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new spin sheets

Nice! Both boats should be looking good when they hit the water this spring. The best part about

3/16/23

kwik_wurk, … Stewart Pierce4

3/14/23

For Sale: #144 - $2,000 - PNW

Sold to a forum member. On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:38:43 PM UTC-8 spie...@gmail.com wrote: On

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For Sale: #144 - $2,000 - PNW

Sold to a forum member. On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10:38:43 PM UTC-8 spie...@gmail.com wrote: On

3/14/23

Stewart Pierce, Pat Land3

2/6/23

Hi I was about to call you back. Did your boat just sell. On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 3:25 PM Pat Land

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Hi I was about to call you back. Did your boat just sell. On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 3:25 PM Pat Land

2/6/23

Jeremy Lyman, Rick Paullin4

9/22/22

Here are the Youtube links for the live broadcasts for Sail GP Cadiz Spain this Saturday and Sunday.

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Here are the Youtube links for the live broadcasts for Sail GP Cadiz Spain this Saturday and Sunday.

9/22/22

alfre...@gmail.com, … derek mckesson17

9/12/22

Tiller length, Boom ID

PVC, another great idea! Let the experimenting Begin!!! Thank you Rick. On Monday, September 12, 2022

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Tiller length, Boom ID

PVC, another great idea! Let the experimenting Begin!!! Thank you Rick. On Monday, September 12, 2022

9/12/22

G E, … Stewart Pierce5

8/9/22

How to price a 1995 Johnson 18 for quick sale?

Thanks for the reply. Do you mind telling me what you were asking. I am trying to get a sense as to

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How to price a 1995 Johnson 18 for quick sale?

Thanks for the reply. Do you mind telling me what you were asking. I am trying to get a sense as to

8/9/22

Hall Smith, … derek mckesson7

4/13/22

In need of a mainsail, what are my options

Sent from my iPhone On Apr 13, 2022, at 1:45 PM, Richard Holm <richar...@eventiamor.com>

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In need of a mainsail, what are my options

Sent from my iPhone On Apr 13, 2022, at 1:45 PM, Richard Holm <richar...@eventiamor.com>

4/13/22

1/28/22

I am looking to buy a Johnson 18 or 470 to use recreationlly on our lake in Minnesota. I am a

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I am looking to buy a Johnson 18 or 470 to use recreationlly on our lake in Minnesota. I am a

1/28/22

Jason Fitschen, … Stewart Pierce3

1/3/22

PNW boat for sale?

Hi there. Can you send me som pics and details on your boat. Also what are you asking for it and

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PNW boat for sale?

Hi there. Can you send me som pics and details on your boat. Also what are you asking for it and

1/3/22

Justin Tuttle, Jeremy Lyman4

10/15/21

Missing Jib Furler Line

Here's a photo of 125 a few years ago with the lines labeled. The furler is the smallest diameter

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Missing Jib Furler Line

Here's a photo of 125 a few years ago with the lines labeled. The furler is the smallest diameter

10/15/21

cameron...@gmail.com, Five Cubed Skipper2

9/20/21

jib cleat specs

Yes there are washers and nuts on the back side. On Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:41:31 PM UTC-4

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jib cleat specs

Yes there are washers and nuts on the back side. On Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:41:31 PM UTC-4

9/20/21

Jason Fitschen, Richard Holm2

8/5/21

I got a lift cover made by Harken when I bought my boat new. Orion 185 On 8/5/2021 5:08 PM, Jason

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I got a lift cover made by Harken when I bought my boat new. Orion 185 On 8/5/2021 5:08 PM, Jason

8/5/21

cameron...@gmail.com, … Jeremy Lyman6

8/4/21

Johnson 18 traveler specs?

Hey all, Just an update for the record: We called Jason at White Bear Boat Works, which was (if I can

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Johnson 18 traveler specs?

Hey all, Just an update for the record: We called Jason at White Bear Boat Works, which was (if I can

8/4/21

cameron...@gmail.com, … Chris Herbster4

6/3/21

tensiometer--J18 shroud size

Mike and Amy, A friend recently said they might be interested here in Florida. Where is the boat?

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tensiometer--J18 shroud size

Mike and Amy, A friend recently said they might be interested here in Florida. Where is the boat?

6/3/21

PETER NORDQUIST, Five Cubed Skipper3

6/3/21

Peter, It also occurred to me that you might want to update your email settings for the group- which

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Peter, It also occurred to me that you might want to update your email settings for the group- which

6/3/21

Five Cubed Skipper

6/3/21

Raceqs plug- Round Bay race 6/2/21

If you haven't used raceQs (raceqs.com), it's an app that tracks and record GPS coordinates

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Raceqs plug- Round Bay race 6/2/21

If you haven't used raceQs (raceqs.com), it's an app that tracks and record GPS coordinates

6/3/21

Jason Breeden, … Iamkimkc6

5/28/21

1996 Johnson 18 for sale in Indiana

Hi, I'd love to see pics of your boat . Also where are you located. Thx , Kim Casey Sent from my

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1996 Johnson 18 for sale in Indiana

Hi, I'd love to see pics of your boat . Also where are you located. Thx , Kim Casey Sent from my

5/28/21

Lorenzo Rota, … TrapPom3

4/28/21

Anyone sailing a Johnson 18 in Northern California or SF Bay area?

I used to own a Johnson 18. It was the first to arrive at Inverness Yacht Club. I sold it to a member

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Anyone sailing a Johnson 18 in Northern California or SF Bay area?

I used to own a Johnson 18. It was the first to arrive at Inverness Yacht Club. I sold it to a member

4/28/21

Willem van Ulden, … Mike & Amy Borinski6

3/8/21

Looking Into a J18

Post pics On Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 3:49 PM Mike & Amy Borinski <mikea...@gmail.com> wrote: I

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Looking Into a J18

Post pics On Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 3:49 PM Mike & Amy Borinski <mikea...@gmail.com> wrote: I

3/8/21

Ann Sidwell, … Mike & Amy Borinski17

3/8/21

Rigging for centerboard

Is there any intrest in this boat. For sale. Johnson 18 On Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 6:50 AM Five Cubed

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Rigging for centerboard

Is there any intrest in this boat. For sale. Johnson 18 On Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 6:50 AM Five Cubed

3/8/21

Maggie Brubaker

2/28/21

Looking for J18 to buy

Hello! Does anyone have a Johnson 18 to sell? Thank you! Maggie

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Looking for J18 to buy

Hello! Does anyone have a Johnson 18 to sell? Thank you! Maggie

2/28/21

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