Vagabond 17
The Vagabond 17 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Ron Holder as a pocket cruiser and first built in 1976.[1][2][3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ron Holder |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1976 |
| No. built | 400 |
| Builder(s) | Vagabond Boats |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 950 lb (431 kg) |
| Draft | 4.17 ft (1.27 m) with keel down |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 17.00 ft (5.18 m) |
| LWL | 15.00 ft (4.57 m) |
| Beam | 7.25 ft (2.21 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | swing keel |
| Ballast | 345 lb (156 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I (foretriangle height) | 18.80 ft (5.73 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 6.60 ft (2.01 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 20.00 ft (6.10 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 7.80 ft (2.38 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Fractional rigged sloop Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 78.00 sq ft (7.246 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 62.04 sq ft (5.764 m2) |
| Spinnaker area | 165 sq ft (15.3 m2) |
| Total sail area | 140.04 sq ft (13.010 m2) |
Production
The design was built by Vagabond Boats in the United States. A total of 400 boats were built, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]
Design
The Vagabond 17 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with teak wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars. The hull has a raked stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a locking swing keel. It displaces 950 lb (431 kg) and carries 345 lb (156 kg) of ballast.[1][3]
The boat has a draft of 4.17 ft (1.27 m) with the swing keel extended and 1.67 ft (0.51 m) with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer.[1]
The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a split double "V"-berth in the bow and two quarter berths in the main cabin. The galley includes a sink and water tank. The head is located behind a partial bulkhead.[3]
For sailing the design can be equipped with a 150% genoa and optional winches for handling it. There is a bow-mounted stainless steel pulpit and the hull is equipped with positive flotation. It can be equipped with an asymmetrical spinnaker of 165 sq ft (15.3 m2).[3][5]
Operational history
In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood described the design as, "a little overnighter".[3]
A Sailrite review noted, "the Vagabond 17 small cabin but it is roomy enough for a couple or a small family. With a galley and private head it is great for short overnight trips. It has a locking swing keel which makes for easy launching and beaching."[5]
See also
Related development
Similar sailboats
References
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Vagabond 17 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Ron Holder". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- Sherwood, Richard M.: A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition, pages 86-87. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. ISBN 0-395-65239-1
- Routh, David. "Vagabond 17 / Holder 17". shortypen.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- Sailrite (2020). "Vagabond 17 Cabin Sail Data". sailrite.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.