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 Clark Mills 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,
Construction Details
| Designer | Clark W. Mills |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dilks & Company |
| Length | 17.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.500 ft |
| LWL | 15.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.250 ft |
| Displacement | 1200 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.580 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1968 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 21.50 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 21.50 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Sun Cat 17-1 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.04 ft - (7632 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.24 ft - (7693 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 154.348 ft² |
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