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EASTERN YACHT CLUB 17

Gaffhead Sloop • Fin Keel • Built 1911–1932

Dimensions

LOA
27.5 ft
LWL
17 ft
Beam
7.25 ft
Max Draft
4 ft
Displacement
3,100 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.99 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
27.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
282
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
368 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin Keel
Rig Type
Gaffhead Sloop
Hull Material
Wood planked
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1911
Last Built
1932
Number Built
50
Notes: AKA: NORTHEAST HARBOR A\nAKA: MARBLEHAED ONE DESIGN\nThe first 25 boats were built for members of Eastern YC, Marblehead, MA. Also called the MARBLEHAED ONE DESIGN. Most were sold away after just a few seasons. The majority ended up in Northwest Harbor ME, where a racing fleet developed after WWI. The class was renamed NORTHEAST HARBOR A in 1921 and another 25 were built by Rice Brothers of East Boothbay, ME (1924-1928)dc rev. 1/11)

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