Review of Boston Whaler 17
Basic specs.
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Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level.
The immersion rate for Boston Whaler 17 is about 64 kg/cm, alternatively 363 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 64 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm.
Alternatively, if you load 363 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
The l/b ratio for Boston Whaler 17 is 2.68.
Curiosities
In Denmark, you are required to have achieved a 'powerboat driving license' in order to sail a powerboat.
In this context a boat is considered a powerboat if:
Danish definition of a powerboat
Though, if you install a motor of 29 kW (38 hp), then the boat will become a powerboat, and you will need a Danish 'powerboat driving license'
Maintenance
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