Picnic 17
5 / 234 - score 93%
The Picnic 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Nils Lucander and built in fiberglass by General Boats (USA) since 1959.
350 units have been built.
The Picnic 17 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 quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 96%
Model | Picnic 17 | ||
Length | 17 ft (96%) | the closest to 17.06 ft | |
Beam | 6.50 ft | ||
Draft | 0.83 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 38.01 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
Displ. / length | 86.74 | ||
Comfort ratio | 5.64 | ||
Capsize | 2.93 |
Hull 90%
Hull type | Monohull centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 15.33 ft (90%) | the closest to 15.49 ft | |
Maximum draft | 2.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 700 lbs | ||
Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.25 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 187 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 | General Boats (USA) | ||
Designer | Nils Lucander | ||
First built | 1959 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 350 |