The Drifter 17 is a 18.67ft fractional sloop designed by Michael Schallmann and built in fiberglass since 1980.
The Drifter 17 is a light 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 day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Drifter 17 | ||
| Length | 18.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.83 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.36 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 169.71 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 8.87 | ||
| Capsize | 2.55 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 14.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1100 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.06 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 149 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 63.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 87.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 19.50 ft | ||
| J | 6.50 ft | ||
| P | 21.80 ft | ||
| E | 8 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Michael Schallmann | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |