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Core Sound 17

SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL, VERSATILE

SAILS LIKE A DREAM 

LOA....................17' 0"

BEAM.................. 5' 10"

DRAFT................71/2" - 3' 6"

SAIL AREA .......119 sq. ft.

HULL WEIGHT...350 - 400 lbs

SAILING WEIGHT 1000 lbs @DWL With people and gear

 

Stitch & glue construction

Pre-developed 3/8" & 1/4" panels for strength and light weight

3 piece masts require no rigging and stow in the boat.

 

  Roomy daysailer; with it's dodger and tent and the lifting floorboards, it sleeps two adults comfortably (plus two kids if necessary), with room for cooking and a porta- potti.

A high, dry, easy to sail boat.

If you are not familiar with this rig, we suggest you go to Why a Cat ketch

Her performance has been sparkling, this model won the grueling 4th of July Great Race two years in a row, she has only given up 1st place this past year, to her big sister the Core Sound 20. For a description of this exciting race go to The Great Race.
 
Shallow water friendly with kick-up center board and rudder

Open water capability

Easy to sail, self-tacking

Quick & easy to launch, rig & retrieve

No special building skills needed

Materials: our builders have found that they can build a boat with top quality materials per our recommendations for about $3,000.00-$4,000.00

 

Major components: plywood: 3 sheets 3/8", 9 sheets 1/4"; 6 gallons epoxy, frp tape; sails (B&B $570.00) for basic lace on sails without reefs. $695.00 for standard sails which includes slides for 5/8" sail track and 2 reefs and battens in each sail.

 

  Hull # 157 above, beautifully built by Jan Nicoliasen with traditional aesthetics.

 

If you like the Core Sound 17, we suggest that you also look at the Core Sound 20

 

A Core Sound 17 jumps up on a plane.

 

Winning the Everglades Challenge 2006

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B&B Yacht Designs
196 Elm St.,
Vandemere, N.C. 28587-0206 USA
Phone: 252-745-4793
Order line: 877-288-0941
 E-mail: designergraham@gmail.com for technical information or admincarla@gmail.com for ordering.