America 17
The America 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop built in fiberglass since 1984.
The America 17 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
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Main features
| Model | America 17 | ||
| Length | 17 ft | ||
| Beam | 4.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.75 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 25.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 48.48 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 167.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.81 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull wing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 13 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 825 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 4.83 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 139 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 24 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | ?? | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |