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DEFENDER 17 (SAILSTAR)

Built by Sailstar Boats (USA) • Designed by Talman Bigelow/Robert Baker
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General Information

Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1967

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 5.18 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 4.80 m
Beam: 1.93 m
Draft (Max): 1.10 m
Draft (Min): 0.18 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 227 kg

Sail Plan

Sail Area (reported): 13.75 m²

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 5.32 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported): 37.64
Displacement/Length: 57.13
Comfort Ratio: 4.10
Capsize Screening: 3.19

Notes

Little is known about this model other than it was advertised as an 'economy' version of the EXPLORER 17, without the cuddy/cabin.