The Piranha 17 Beneteau is a 17.06ft fractional sloop designed by André Bénéteau and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1974 and 1976.
The Piranha 17 Beneteau is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good 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 | Piranha 17 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 17.06 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.05 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.46 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.83 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.51 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 247.88 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.74 | ||
| Capsize | 2.29 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.46 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1874 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 628 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.19 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 169 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 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 | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | André Bénéteau | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1976 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |