Chrysler Musketeer
Description
The Musketeer Sailboat, specifically the Musketeer 17, is a compact catamaran sailboat designed for recreational sailing, particularly suited for beginners, families, or day sailing on calm waters. Produced by Chrysler Marine (part of the Chrysler Corporation) starting in 1973, it represents an affordable entry into multihull sailing during the era when fiberglass catamarans gained popularity for their stability and ease of handling. The design emphasizes simplicity, portability (trailerable), and fun, making it a classic in the small sailboat category. Production likely continued into the late 1970s, as Chrysler exited the recreational boat market around 1980. It's not a high-performance racer but excels in light to moderate winds with good initial stability due to its wide beam.
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
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| Luff | 21.25 ft - (6477 mm) |
| Foot | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | 19.17 ft - (5843 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.2 ft - (2804 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 83.84 ft² |
| Comments | This sail has a 5.5-inch sleeve (flat) that slides down over a tube over the forestay. The sail can be furled on this tube. |
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