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AMERICA 17
Built by America Yacht Inc. (USA)
General Information
Hull Type:
Wing Keel
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1984
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
5.18 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
3.96 m
Beam:
1.40 m
Draft (Max):
0.84 m
Max Height:
7.32 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
374 kg
Ballast:
181 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
12.91 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
4.83 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
25.33
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
48.48%
Displacement/Length:
167.64
Comfort Ratio:
11.81
Capsize Screening:
1.95
Notes
Promoted as a scaled down copy of Americas Cup (1983) winning 12 meter 'Australia II'.(incl. the signature wing keel). Displayed at some boat shows in the mid 1980's but the concept never took off and only a few were built.