The Bay Pilot 18, designed by Arch Davis, is a swift cruiser that accommodates up to four adults during day outings, or two for overnight excursions.
NATARA, a Bay Pilot 18 designed by Arch Davis (see WoodenBoat No. 190), is reminiscent of a cabin cruiser from an earlier era as she skims across the sparkling waters of Roberts Bay at Venice, Florida, powered by a quiet, 60-hp four-stroke outboard motor. At 18′ LOA, with a 7′ 3″ beam and 8″ draft, this pocket yacht belies her dimensions, having the look and feel of a larger boat.Owner and builder Bob Bridges, a retired sales and marketing executive, weighed various designs and was ultimately drawn to the Bay Pilot 18’s traditional look and accommodations. A bottle green hull and brilliant white deck, separated by a Douglas-fir rubrail, add to the boat’s classic appearance.
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