Watkins 17
12 / 42 - score 75%
The Watkins 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Watkins and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1975 and 1981.
100 units have been built.
The Watkins 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 half. It is a good choice.
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Main features
Model | Watkins 17 | ||
Length | 17 ft | ||
Beam | 6.42 ft | ||
Draft | 0.58 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 55%
Sail area / displ. | 33.41 (55%) | the closest to 31.99 | |
Ballast / displ. | 15.52 % | ||
Displ. / length | 65.27 | ||
Comfort ratio | 4.65 | ||
Capsize | 3.08 |
Hull 94%
Hull type | Monohull centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 15.83 ft (94%) | the closest to 15.75 ft | |
Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 580 lbs | ||
Ballast | 90 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.33 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 145 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 | Watkins Yachts | ||
Designer | Watkins | ||
First built | 1975 | ||
Last built | 1981 | ||
Number built | 100 |