Silhouette mk iii
The Silhouette mk iii is a 17.25ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Tucker and built in fiberglass by Hurley Marine Ltd. between 1967 and 1972.
365 units have been built.
The Silhouette mk iii is a moderate weight 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.
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Main features
Model | Silhouette mk iii | ||
Length | 17.25 ft | ||
Beam | 6.58 ft | ||
Draft | 2.08 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 22.35 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 34.94 % | ||
Displ. / length | 209.55 | ||
Comfort ratio | 10.80 | ||
Capsize | 2.42 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull twin Keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 14 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 2.08 ft | ||
Displacement | 1288 lbs | ||
Ballast | 450 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.01 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 165 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 | 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 | 1967 | ||
Last built | 1972 | ||
Number built | 365 |