Silhouette mk ii
5 / 21 - score 63%
The Silhouette mk ii is a 17.25ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Tucker and built in plywood or fiberglass by Hurley Marine Ltd. between 1958 and 1966.
1830 units have been built.
The Silhouette mk ii is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Silhouette mk ii for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 83%
Model | Silhouette mk ii | ||
Length | 17.25 ft (98%) | the closest to 17.22 ft | |
Beam | 6.58 ft (68%) | the closest to 6.76 ft | |
Draft | 1.67 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 25%
Sail area / displ. | 17.60 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 27.27 % | ||
Displ. / length | 178.96 | ||
Comfort ratio | 9.22 (25%) | the closest to 8.68 | |
Capsize | 2.55 |
Hull 62%
Hull type | Monohull twin Keel | ||
Construction | Plywood or fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 14 ft (62%) | the closest to 14.50 ft | |
Maximum draft | 1.67 ft | ||
Displacement | 1100 lbs | ||
Ballast | 300 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.01 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 117 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 | 4 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 3.60 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Hurley Marine Ltd. | ||
Designer | Robert Tucker | ||
First built | 1958 | ||
Last built | 1966 | ||
Number built | 1830 |