Core Sound 17
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
The Core Sound 17 was the first kit that B&B developed and it remains one of our most popular. We strive to make our kit boats easier to build and more complete than any other on the market. We believe that when you look you will not find another kit like this one.With close to 400 combined plans and kits sold, the Core Sound 17 is one of B&B’s most recognized and revered designs. Performance has been sparkling, this model won the grueling 4th of July Great Race two years in a row. For a description of this exciting race go to the article “The Great Race“. She also took line honors in the Everglades Challenge in 2006. A truly shallow water friendly design with kick-up center board and rudder. She is quick and easy to rig and launch, easy to sail, self tacking, and open water capable. No special building skills are needed to have one of your own. Combined with a dodger, she is an able cruiser and with a simple home-made tent, and lifting floorboards, it sleeps two adults comfortably with room for cooking and a porta- potti. If you are not familiar with this rig, we suggest you read the article “Why a Cat ketch“.
Can't decide? Bay River Skiff 17 v.s. Core Sound 17
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Information and Pricing:
Kit options are described below. Note that the various kit prices are subject to change depending on availability and cost of materials.