DEFENDER 17 (SAILSTAR)

DEFENDER 17 (SAILSTAR)

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Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 17.00 ft
LWL: 15.75 ft
S.A. (reported): 148.00 ft²
Beam: 6.33 ft
Displacement: 500.00 lb
Max Draft: 3.60 ft
Min Draft: 0.60 ft
Construction: FG
First Built: 1967
Builder: Sailstar Boats (USA)
Designer: Talman Bigelow/Robert Baker

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 37.64
Disp: / Len: 57.13
Comfort Ratio: 4.10
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.19
Hull Speed: 5.32 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 356.23 pounds/inch

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Designers: Robert H. Baker
Builders: Sailstar Boat Co. (USA)
Related Sailboats: EXPLORER 17 (SAILSTAR)
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Notes

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