Explorer 17 sailstar
4 / 13 - score 81%
The Explorer 17 sailstar is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Talman Bigelow/Robert Baker and built in fiberglass by Sailstar Boat Co. (USA) since 1960.
The Explorer 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 good score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
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Main features 78%
| Model | Explorer 17 sailstar | ||
| Length | 17 ft (80%) | the closest to 17.33 ft | |
| Beam | 6.33 ft (76%) | the closest to 6.25 ft | |
| Draft | 0.60 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 94%
| Sail area / displ. | 33.10 (100%) | the closest to 33.10 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 74.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 5.33 (87%) | the closest to 5.27 | |
| Capsize | 2.93 |
Hull 60%
| Hull type | Centerboard Dinghy | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.75 ft (60%) | the closest to 16.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.60 ft | ||
| Displacement | 650 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.32 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 155 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 | 1960 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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