Defender 17 sailstar
3 / 12 - score 73%
The Defender 17 sailstar is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Talman Bigelow/Robert Baker and built in fiberglass by Sailstar Boat Co. (USA) since 1967.
The Defender 17 sailstar is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features
| Model | Defender 17 sailstar | ||
| Length | 17 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.60 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 73%
| Sail area / displ. | 37.64 (87%) | the closest to 38.06 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 57.13 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 4.10 (59%) | the closest to 4.26 | |
| Capsize | 3.19 |
Hull
| Hull type | Centerboard Dinghy | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.60 ft | ||
| Displacement | 500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.32 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 148 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Sailstar Boat Co. (USA) | ||
| Designer | Talman Bigelow/Robert Baker | ||
| First built | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |