Designed by Hans Groop and built by Finland's Joemarin Oy from 1978 to 1982, this compact 17-footer represents solid Scandinavian craftsmanship from an era when small sailboats emphasized seaworthiness over pure performance. With 470 hulls produced during its four-year production run, the Joemarin 17 found a dedicated following among sailors seeking a capable day sailor and weekend cruiser. The boat's fiberglass construction features a keel/centerboard configuration that provides excellent versatility – the fixed keel ensures good tracking and stability, while the retractable centerboard allows access to shallow waters and simplified trailering. At 1,036 pounds with 265 pounds of ballast, she carries sufficient weight for her size to handle choppy conditions while remaining light enough for easy launching. Her fractional sloop rig with 130 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance for coastal sailing and protected waters. The comfort ratio of 8.05 indicates a relatively stiff, quick motion that favors day sailing over extended cruising, while the capsize screening value of 2.6 suggests good stability for near-shore adventures. With a hull speed of 5.32 knots, the Joemarin 17 offers predictable performance ideal for learning sailors or those seeking relaxed coastal exploration in Scandinavian-built reliability.
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What is the Joemarin 17's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Joemarin 17 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.35. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Joemarin 17's comfort ratio?
The Joemarin 17 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 8.05. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Joemarin 17 safe for offshore sailing?
The Joemarin 17 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.6. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Joemarin 17?
The theoretical hull speed of the Joemarin 17 is 5.32 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Joemarin 17 weigh?
The Joemarin 17 has a displacement of 1,036.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 17.08 ft.
Who designed the Joemarin 17?
The Joemarin 17 was designed by Hans Groop, first built in 1978.