Fractional Sloop
• Centerboard Dinghy
• Built 1972
Dimensions
LOA
16.75 ft
LWL
15.83 ft
Beam
6.5 ft
Max Draft
3.5 ft
Min Draft
0.58 ft
Displacement
575 lbs
Ballast
— lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
3.13
(use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
31.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
65
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
—
Sail Plan
Sail Area
135 sq ft
Construction
Hull Type
Centerboard Dinghy
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—
Production
First Built
1972
Last Built
—
Number Built
—
Notes: Sail area:\n-Main: 100 ft² / 9.29 m²\n-Jib: 35 ft² / 3.25 m²\n\nThe ISLANDS 17 is most likely a 'splashed' copy of the TANZER 16 with a reverse transom giving it a slightly longer waterline length. Those who have seen both boats have all commented on the striking similarity, especially in the case of earlier boats by Ocean Yachts. The later version, built by Sumner, (also called SUMNER ISLANDS 17), has a cockpit liner with added flotation as well as number of other modifications. \nThanks to 'Dave from Maine' for additional information on this yacht.\n\nBoth companies were located on Long Island, NY, USA\n\nSumner Boat Co. was located at:\n334 South Bayview Ave.\nAmityville NY. 11701