Speedi (Windjammer 17)
Description
The Windjammer 17 (sometimes called the Windjammer 17 Cabin in a variant) is an ultralight fiberglass daysailer/pocket cruiser designed by Charles Wittholz and built by Chesapeake Marine Industries (USA, with some references to Seahorse Plastics of Va. involvement). First built in 1966, it was positioned as a responsive, high-performance alternative to heavier, more sluggish small day boats of the era. It features classic lines with a hull form influenced by Chesapeake Bay conditions — a fine entry and bow shape that helps keep the cockpit relatively dry in chop.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Wittholz |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chesapeake Marine Industries |
| Length | 16.750 ft |
| LOA | 16.750 ft |
| LWL | 14.670 ft |
| Beam | 6.330 ft |
| Displacement | 250 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1966 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 17 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6 ft |
| p | 21 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 ft | 6 ft | 21 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Speedi (Windjammer 17) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.37 ft - (6818 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 22.56 ft - (6876 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 97.52 ft² |
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Speedi (Windjammer 17) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 14.42 ft - (4395 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.09 ft - (2466 mm) |
| Leech | * 12.31 ft - (3752 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.9 ft - (2103 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.04 ° |
| Area | * 49.74 ft² |
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