watkins 17 sailboat

The Watkins 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Watkins and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1975 and 1981.

100 units have been built..

The Watkins 17 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

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Review of Watkins 17

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The boat equipped with a fractional rig. A fractional rig has smaller headsails which make tacking easier, which is an advantage for cruisers and racers, of course. The downside is that having the wind from behind often requires a genaker or a spinnaker for optimal speed.

CentreBoard

The Watkins 17 is equipped with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

The keel is made of lead. Compared with iron, lead has the advantage of being 44% heavier, which allows a smaller keel and hence less water resistance and higher speed.

The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.18 - 0.28 meter (0.59 - 0.89 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Watkins 17 is 3.08, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.3 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Watkins 17 is about 63 kg/cm, alternatively 354 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 63 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 354 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 33.36

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 11m 2 (118 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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Watkins Yachts

The company was founded by the four Watkins brothers. The first yacht produced was the WATKINS 23 in 1974, similar to the HELSEN YACHTS 22. Rich Watkins obtained permission to duplicate the hull with some modifications from Johannes “Jopie” Helsen, owner of Helsen Yachts. The Watkins brothers commissioned Walter Scott to assist them in designing the WATKINS 27, which was brought out in 1977. Around 1980 the company was taken over by Al Larson, owner of Auroraglas, a boat building company that had been purchased by Watkins Yachts. After this, the company rolled out a number of larger yachts, (WATKINS 25, 32 and 36) all based on tooling that had been purchased from the now defunct Columbia Yachts including the sister Coronado brand. (It should be pointed out, that all these models were significantly modified and it is difficult to determine the similarities of the WATKINS and the earlier Columbia’s even after close inspection) In 1986 the Watkins company was sold to the McLaughlin Body Co. The sailboat line was renamed as ‘SEAWOLF’. But after this, power boats became the main stay of production. From then on only about one or two hulls per month of each of the 3 remaining models were built. The last WATKINS model was produced in 1989.

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• Watkins Owners
• Johannes "Jopie" Helsen
• Walter Scott
• Walter Scott/Watkins
• William H. Tripp Jr.
• W. Tripp/Watkins Yachts

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Post your sailboat for free and find a buyer. Visit our Popular Forums Monohull Sailboats Multihull Sailboats Powered Boats General Sailing Antares Yachts Fountaine Pajot Lagoon Catamarans Cruising Business Boat Classifieds General Classifieds Crew Positions Commercial Posts Vendor Spotlight Life Aboard a Boat Provisioning: Food & Drink Families, Kids, & Pets Afloat Recreation, Entertainment, & Fun Boat Ownership & Making a Living Liveaboard's Forum Seamanship, Navigation & Boat Handling Seamanship & Boat Handling Training, Licensing, & Certification Health, Safety, & Related Gear Rules of the Road, Regulations, & Red Tape Engineering & Systems Const. / Maint. / Refit Product / Service Reviews Electronics: Comms / AV Electrical: Batts / Gen / Solar Lithium Power Systems Engines & Propulsion Propellers & Drive Systems Plumbing / Fixtures Deck Hdw: Rigging / Sails Aux. Equipment & Dinghy Anchoring & Mooring Photo Categories Member Galleries Life Onboard Sailing in the Wind Power Boats Cruising Destinations Maint. & Boat Building Marine Life Scuba Diving & Divers General Photos Recent Photos Listing Categories African Cats view more » Crew Wanted Crew Available Enhance Your Account Meet the Mods Meet the Advisors Signup for The Daily Cruiser Email   > > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 06-06-2014, 09:40   Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 . I plan on and coastal cruising.. eventually island hopping and possibly a little sailing">blue sailing (but not for a while). My other choice is a Tartan 27 - which I know is a superior craft - but it has a lot of to be done while the Watkins is practically turn-key. I'm really not sure I have the for what the Tartan needs right away, but it is sailable until I come up with the to haul her out. So... If I buy the Tartan and do all that she needs done, will I be grateful in the long run to have chosen the more capable vessel... Or will the Watkins suit my needs just fine? In a way, I'd almost prefer the one which needs less at first so that I could start and give attention to the other areas of my life that need it. But I am also very handy, so if it's only a matter of some grease to get the better , then perhaps I should just bite that bullet. My only real worry is that I don't know what other mysteries on the Tartan might arise, whereas the Watkins has recently been hauled and maintained.. Thoughts? 06-06-2014, 09:48   Boat: Pearson 422 . to heavy and not super fast so think the Tartan would be a bit faster. But the Watkins is a very roomy boat and believe it will beat out the Tartan in that regard. One big decider will be the . If the boat is overall good but the worn out then you're looking at some serious costs and down time to address that one. 06-06-2014, 10:07   Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 ? I know the Tartan is a winner in this regard, but is the Watkins competent enough? Is the overbearing? The engine and pretty much everything maintenance-wise is better on the Watkins... 06-06-2014, 10:09   Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 compare to the farryman(sp?)? I believe they're both 12hp, though the Watkins May be an 8... 06-06-2014, 10:12   on your own, beyond just this website and asking questions on other . is your friend, use it. I'd almost prefer the one which needs less at first so that I could start and give attention to the other areas of my life that need it. You answered your own question. It's fine for coastal cruising. If, later as you said, you want to further, then by then you'll know the boat, your abilities and its abilities to do so and make the decision then, not now. Good luck. 06-06-2014, 10:21   will be easier to get for likely... maybe more likely to need them though! haha Is the Yanmar the little horizontal cylinder one? Y series? Not great engines. another deciding factor possibly: is either engine cooled (bad) as opposed to fresh water cooled? - Elmore Leonard 06-06-2014, 10:21   Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 , Stu. Thank you. I think I'm going to go for it. 06-06-2014, 10:38   Boat: Kenner Privateer 26 system, but I do know it's a cylinder. I haven't seen the farryman on the Tartan start yet, but apparently it only needs freeze plugs.. Here's the main issues: Tartan has broken cable and who knows what other issues with the .. So I'll definitely be needing to haul it.. Meaning more $$, which I'm kinda in short supply of right now. Also, both main and are rigged onto furlers.. Not necessarily preferable in my opinion, but easier to single-hand than the Watkins, which requires hoisting both at the - no big deal. I would eventually run the lines back to , etc. the other issue is that I would need to sail the Watkins from Mobile Bay to to get it home, but this would be a nice way to get to know the boat.. So no real problem there, either... Would still cost less than a haul-out (which has recently been done on the Watkins). I guess I'm leaning toward the Watkins. I've done much on both thru , etc.. This forum is actually the last place I've turned before deciding. I've heard enough positive about the Watkins that I think I'm just gonna do it. Thank you all for your input and please continue to keep it coming as I'm still gonna wait a few more days before deciding... Can only spend this once! 06-06-2014, 10:57   - Elmore Leonard 06-06-2014, 10:57   system for the on the Watkins. Maybe even a new jib to go with it! On a 27 foot boat you simply don't need a rf main unless you're seriously physically impaired. Google the engine on the Tartan. I issues with it, besides getting for it. The time you spend in the yard with the T you could be sailing the W home. Mobile Bay to NO? C'mon, that's nothing but FUN! 06-06-2014, 11:01   . I know it costs money but on either boat, even if you aren't surveying, I would want to haul the boat and inspect the bottom. Sometimes you can just hang in the slings for a half hour to give a good look... saves cost of blocking etc. Just sayin'... a bottom blister situation can be troublesome and costly! - Elmore Leonard 08-06-2014, 12:39   Boat: Watkins 27 my Watkins 27 and can attest that it makes an excellent . The 10' beam, standing for my 6'2" frame and berths that I can stretch out in make it so. I've never been aboard a T27 but just comparing the numbers between the two I'd guess, owing to it's drop , the T27 will point higher than the W27 and the is better protected. I suspect that the W27 will ride better (though no boat this size could truly claim to be comfortable in rough seas) and stand up to her better. 08-06-2014, 19:20   Boat: Bayfield 29 or two. Starts within seconds, obviously does not care about quality. One application of Stabil 3 years ago. Shakes the snot out of the boat through vibration at low revs. Great for us for as long as it wants to continue. 09-06-2014, 09:42   - Elmore Leonard 10-06-2014, 21:03   Boat: Watkins 29' with encased ballast, no to worry about. Not fast sailers though easily handed and a comfortable ride. The rig is strong and the wire size was oversized from the factory. If it's powered with the ysm8 it is dreadfully slow under and will struggle in a good , the good news is it sips , a tank of fuel will go a long way. If the bites the dust I would go with an elect start 15hp mounted on a good bracket. I was aboard a 27' with that set up and it really moved the boat well, you can then get rid of the and pick up some good space and also get rid of the prop that creates a lot of drag.. The are very close in size to 27 so sails are readily available. Things to look for.. Check the post, especially in the . Soft fore , soft sole. Main bulkhead in the . post support on the underside of the cockpit sole. On my last 27 one of the previous owners used 1-1/2" screws to mount the base in the sump, this caused a leak into the encased which consists of a ballast of concrete and scrap , the water froze and cracked the skin on the . These boats are getting old and every production boat of this vintage will have similar issues. All in all they are pretty stout boats and will serve you well, they are very comfortable for their size and usually priced right, there is also a pretty active owners group. 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WATKINS 17 A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls. Watkins Naval architect Ted Brewer reviewed the Watkins 29 last year in Good old Boat magazine. His conclusion was that while this boat was designed as a coastal cruiser with proper preparation and an experienced crew it could make blue water passages. This is typical of the Watkins line. While Watkins stopped making boats in 1990, there is a devoted ... Watkins 17 Watkins 17 is a 16′ 11″ / 5.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Watkins and built by Watkins Yachts between 1975 and 1981. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Watkins 17 The Watkins 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Watkins and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1975 and 1981. 100 units have been built. The Watkins 17 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. Review of Watkins 17 The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Watkins 17 is about 63 kg/cm, alternatively 354 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 63 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 354 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. Watkins 17 By Watkins Yacht and Marine Company ShortyPen Sailboat Guide Boat Name: Watkins 17: Manufacturer: Watkins Yacht and Marine Company: Hull Type: Daysailor: LOA: 17'0" (5.18m) Beam: 6'5" (1.96m) Weight: 580 (263.61kg) Ballast WATKINS 17 Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 8009. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR) Watkins Yachts 13 sailboats built by Watkins Yachts. The company was founded by the four Watkins brothers. The first yacht produced was the WATKINS 23 in 1974, similar to the HELSEN YACHTS 22. Rich Watkins obtained permission to duplicate the hull with some modifications from Johannes "Jopie" Helsen, owner of Helsen Yachts. Watkins Yachts The company was founded by the four Watkins brothers. The first yacht produced was the WATKINS 23 in 1974, similar to the HELSEN YACHTS 22. Rich Watkins obtained permission to duplicate the hull with some modifications from Johannes "Jopie" Helsen, owner of Helsen Yachts. The Watkins brothers commissioned Walter Scott to assist them in designing the WATKINS 27, which was brought out in ... Watkins Yachts The company was founded by the four Watkins brothers in 1973 in a small rented facility, with the first sailboat, the Watkins 23 introduced that same following year. The 23 was a modified version of the Helsen 22, produced with permission of the designer and owner of Helsen Yachts, Johannes Helsen.In 1977 the design was modified with a fiberglass interior and headliner and was re-designated as ... Watkins sailboats for sale by owner. Watkins preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Watkins used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... Sailboat Added 17-Jun-2017 More Details: Watkins 27/CB: Length: 27' Beam: 10' Draft: 3' Year: 1980: Type: cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: Watkins Watkins. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Filters. Watkins sailboats for sale Watkins sailboats for sale. Home; Sailboat Listings; watkins; Search Clear Search Manufacturer. Catalina (38) Pearson (28) Hunter (26) Beneteau (21) O'Day (17) C&C (14) Custom (13) Morgan (13) Macgregor (12) Island Packet (11) Hobie Cat (9) Capital Yachts (8) ... Looking to sell your sailboat? Post your sailboat for free and find a buyer. Watkins Sailboat Owners Join Watkins Sailboat Owners, a Facebook group for sharing tips, photos, and stories about sailing with Watkins boats. Watkins 27... Should I go for it? But the Watkins is a very roomy boat and believe it will beat out the Tartan in that regard. ... 16-03-2010 17:11: Advertise Here. Recent Discussions: Damaged Hull (Need help) New Membrane High TDS Results. HH 44 by the Wynss. OpenCPN Version 5.10.2 Released. Best Starlink 12v conversion kit. WATKINS 27 Watkins Yachts Inc. (USA) Designer: Walter Scott: Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Yanmar: Type: Diesel: Fuel: 20 gals / 76 L: Accomodations. Water: 40 gals / 151 L: Headroom: 6.17 ft / 1.88 m: Sailboat Calculations ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually ... WATKINS 33 The WATKINS 33 is a modified version of the WATKINS 32 (which, in turn, derived from the COLUMBIA 32). The transom was changed from nearly vertical to a more reversed style as well as a number of changes to the interior. ... A sail area/displacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered; 16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good ... Watkins boats for sale Find Watkins boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Watkins boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! 17 Ft Sailboat Boats for sale Contact Seller ,MacGregor Venture 17 foot fiberglass keel sailboat and trailer. It has a retractable keel that can be raised for trailering and lowered for exceptional stability on the water. ... 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