Explorer 17 sailstar
159 / 7320 - score 40%
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.
Despite its low score, this boat is ranked in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoffs for this request.
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Main features 97%
| Model | Explorer 17 sailstar | ||
| Length | 17 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.60 ft (97%) | lowest | |
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 21%
| Sail area / displ. | 33.10 (21%) | highest | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 74.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 5.33 | ||
| Capsize | 2.93 |
Hull
| Hull type | Centerboard Dinghy | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.75 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 (0%) | highest |
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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