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.
Main features
| Model | Watkins 17 | ||
| Length | 17 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 33.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 15.52 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 65.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 4.65 | ||
| Capsize | 3.08 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 580 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 90 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.33 knots |
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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 |
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