Redhead 17
7 / 60 - score 86%
The Redhead 17 is a 17.25ft fractional sloop designed by Ford and built in fiberglass by MFG Boat Company (USA) since 1968.
The Redhead 17 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very 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.
Redhead 17 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 90%
Model | Redhead 17 | ||
Length | 17.25 ft | ||
Beam | 8.08 ft (90%) | the closest to 8 ft | |
Draft | 0.70 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 40.09 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
Displ. / length | 79.37 | ||
Comfort ratio | 3.66 | ||
Capsize | 3.83 |
Hull 82%
Hull type | Centerboard Dinghy | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 15 ft (82%) | the closest to 14.75 ft | |
Maximum draft | 2.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 600 lbs | ||
Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.19 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 178 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 | MFG Boat Company (USA) | ||
Designer | Ford | ||
First built | 1968 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |