B&B
Yacht Designs
Core Sound 17
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SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL, VERSATILE
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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
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| 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. |
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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 sugest 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 Blue 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 $2,000.00. |
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Major components: plywood: 3 sheets 3/8" , 9 sheets 1/4"; 5 gallons epoxy; sails (B&B $476.00) |
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| If you like the Core Sound 17, we suggest that you
also look at the Core
Sound 20
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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: onboard@bandbyachtdesigns.org
