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NORSEBOAT 17.5 CLASSIC

Gaffhead Sloop • Centerboard (Trunk) • Built 2004

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Dimensions

LOA
17.49 ft
LWL
14.99 ft
Beam
5.15 ft
Max Draft
3.08 ft
Min Draft
0.82 ft
Displacement
600 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.44 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
36.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
80
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
160.17 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Centerboard (Trunk)
Rig Type
Gaffhead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
2004
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Model
Outboard
Power
2-4 hp
Mast Height
19.49 ft
Notes: Also available in wood/epoxy.\nDisplacement above is lightship. Max load (person + gear + outboard) displacement: 495 kg / 1,091 lbs\nThe "Classic" is an upgraded version of the 17.5. Same hull. Upgrade includes a fully- battened mainsail with an innovative upwardly-curved rigid headboard instead of a gaff yard. Larger furling headsail and inboard rudder.\nSail area:\n- Main: 110 ft² / 10.23 m²\n- Jib: 50 ft² / 4.65 m²

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