Classic Sailboat Review, Specs, and Listings
Approximate drawing
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- Hull Type
- Monohull · centerboard
- Rig
- Gaffhead Sloop
- LOA
- 17.49' · 5.33 m
- Disp.
- 600 lbs · 272 kg
- First year
- 2004
The Norseboat 17.5 Classic is a highly versatile and meticulously crafted sailing and rowing cruiser, designed to serve as an exceptional trailer sailer for discerning enthusiasts. It embodies a blend of classic aesthetics with modern performance, establishing a reputation for being innovative and highly capable in the small boat community. This distinctive craft was born from a pivotal collaboration between NorseBoat founder Kevin Jeffrey and the esteemed naval architects at Chuck Paine & Associates.
Measurements
Dimensions 01
- Length Overall
- 17.49 ft
- Length on deck
- —
- Waterline Length
- 14.99 ft
- Beam
- 5.15 ft
- Draft
- 3.08 ft
- Maximum Headroom
- —
- Air Draft
- 19.49 ft
Construction & hull 02
- Construction
- Fiberglass
- Hull Type
- Monohull
- Keel Type
- Centerboard
- Rudder
- 1× —
- Ballast
- — (Lead)
- Displacement
- 600 lbs
- Water Capacity
- —
- Fuel Capacity
- —
Rig & sails 03
- Rigging Type
- Gaffhead Sloop
- Mainsail luff
- —
- Mainsail foot
- —
- Foretriangle height
- —
- Foretriangle base
- —
- Forestay Length (estimated)
- —
- Sail Area
- 160.17 sqft
Calculations 04
- Sail Area to Displacement Ratio
- 36.02
- Ballast to Displacement Ratio
- —
- Displacement to Length Ratio
- 79.52
- Comfort Ratio
- 6.63
- Capsize Screening Ratio
- 2.44
- Hull Speed
- 5.19 kn