Design: Victoria 17

Design: Victoria 17
Updated 07/28/99


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The Victoria 17 is a unique and special boat manufactured by the Sailboat Works of Florida. We are not sure yet whether these boats were manufactured before, or after the 18, but we will determine and post as soon as we are sure.

It looks like the Victoria 17 may have been set up in two models. The first is the "Classic" model with the round ports as shown below. It could have been that the Sailboat Works decided to manufacture 2 different versions as they did the Victoria 18 Standard Sloop, and Victoria 18 Cutter versions.

Note the "V" in the sail, every bit a Victoria !
Also note the non-anodized mast and Boom, and hey, the trailer looks familiar!



The second type or generation is of the standard design. Here you can see the similarities to the Victoria 18.

It looks as if the hull is every bit an 18 minus the section of the stern aft of the cockpit.


It sure is a beautiful boat. It sports well both the classic lines of the Vic 18, and the more modern and functional stern/transom mounted rudder.



Questions?


Why build the Victoria 17? (Read Kemp Howland's Reply)
How does the relocation of the rudder impact the CG of the boat?
Was the mast step relocated?
How does it impact the tracking, or the handling?
Was the deletion of the Bow Pulpit Standard on all the 17's?
Was there any change in the hull other than the Rudder relocation?
Was there any modifications made to the deck other than hardware deletion or relocation?
Is the cockpit smaller?
Is the Cabin modified from the 18 other than the formed inner liner which is found on the '81 and above Victoria 18 model years?
Does the Vic 17 carry the same Sail plan as the Victoria 18 (Sail Area and Genoa)?



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