Gartside 17ft Beach Cruiser #226
Description
The 17ft Beach Cruiser Design #226 is a lightweight, versatile daysailer by Paul Gartside, introduced in 2017 for coastal camp cruising with one or two aboard. Inspired by traditional working boats, it combines speed and simplicity in a trailerable package, featuring watertight flotation for safety and a freestanding rig for effortless setup. Ideal for beach launching and short overnights, it offers sleeping flats for basic shelter and a well for an optional outboard auxiliary. The design emphasizes quick assembly and takedown, making it perfect for adventurers who value portability over luxury—rows well, sails responsively in light to moderate winds (up to 15 knots), and tracks steadily in chop.
Construction Details
| Designer | Paul Gartside |
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| Length | 17.000 ft |
| LOA | 17.000 ft |
| LWL | 31.750 ft |
| Beam | 6.330 ft |
| Displacement | 800 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.000 ft |
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Blueprints
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