Rigs: Fractional Sloop
Fractional Sloop
Sail Area:
Main: 114 sq.ft.
Jib:62 sq.ft.
Spinnaker: 250 sq.ft.
Later, re-introduced as the L 17.
Later still, the 517, built and seen primarily in Germany is based on this same design.
(Info and images from (2) original builders brochures.)
One trapeze permitted for one-design racing.
First called APHRODITE 29 and then AHPRODITE 291 (1982).
Available in various stages of construction.
Later, the tooling was adapted for use in the construction of the HANSE 291.
Standard layout shown here. A number of different layouts available.