Sun Cat 17-1
Description
The Sun Cat, later known as the Sun Cat 17-1 or Dilks Sun Cat, is a compact, trailerable catamaran sailboat designed by Alan Dilks in the early 1970s as a simple, affordable daysailer and racer for protected waters. Originally produced by Sun Cat Inc. in the United States from around 1972 to 1975, it was marketed as an entry-level multihull for beginners and families, emphasizing ease of rigging, portability, and fun performance in light to moderate winds. The "-1" designation likely refers to a refined version or specific model variant, possibly with updates to the rigging or construction. With limited production (estimates suggest fewer than 100 units), it's now a rare find on the used market,
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 3 ft |
| p | 21.52 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.50 ft | 3 ft | 21.52 ft | 14 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.52 ft - (6559 mm) |
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.95 ft - (7605 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.26 ft - (7699 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 155.47 ft² |
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