The Holder 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Ron Holder and built in fiberglass by Hobie Cat since 1982.
The Holder 17 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Holder 17 | ||
| Length | 17 ft | ||
| Beam | 7 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.17 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 24.38 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 34.21 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 125.66 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 7.04 | ||
| Capsize | 2.85 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.17 ft | ||
| Displacement | 950 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 325 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.19 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 147 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 62.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 77.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 18.80 ft | ||
| J | 6.66 ft | ||
| P | 20 ft | ||
| E | 7.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hobie Cat | ||
| Designer | Ron Holder | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |