Crosby Yacht Building and Storage Co. Barnegat 17

Sailboat 16′ 6″ Since 1921

Overview

Builder
Crosby Yacht Building and Storage Co.
Model
Barnegat 17
Type
Sailboat
Built
1921 on
Designer
H. Manley Crosby
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
16′ 6″ (5.03 m)
Waterline length
13′ (3.96 m)
Beam
6′ (1.83 m)
Draft
1′ 6″ (0.46 m)
Displacement
900 lb (408 kg)
Ballast
300 lb (136 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
183

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
33%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.49

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
Wood

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.