Leisure 17

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Leisure 17
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Class symbol
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Development
DesignerArhur C. Howard
LocationStansted, Essex, UK
Year1967
No. built3000
BrandLeisure
Builder(s)Cobramold Ltd.
NameLeisure 17
Boat
Crew2-4
Displacement 670 kg (1,480 lb)
Hull
ConstructionGlass Reinforced Plastic
LOA 5.18 m (17.0 ft)
LWL 4.27 m (14.0 ft)
Beam 2.13 m (7.0 ft)
Engine typeOutboard
Sails
Mainsail area6.1 m2 (66 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area7.9 m2 (85 sq ft)
Spinnaker area19.2 m2 (207 sq ft)
Gennaker area9.3 m2 (100 sq ft)
Racing
Class association17
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Leisure 17 is one of a series of cruisers manufactured by the British boatbuilder Cobramold Ltd. until the company went into liquidation in 1980, the moulds were then taken over by Brinecraft Ltd. The boat is capable of offshore sailing.

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History

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Leisure 17 in Spiekeroog
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Leisure 17 SL

The Leisure 17 was built between 1967 and 1996. A total of between 3000 and 4500 units were built, the exact numbers are not known due to the company records being lost in a fire in 1990. [1]

Designed to be a family cruiser, the hull is made from Glass-reinforced plastic and came in two designs: a double-keel version and a fin-keel version. The keels of both versions are made from cast iron. Since the double-keel version has a quite low draft (0,65 m), it is popular in tidal waters.

Later, the Leisure 17 SL came in a new shape, designed by Brian Meerloo. This used the same hull but had a redesigned upper deck, giving a larger cabin.

Deck

The cockpit provides space for up to four persons. A locker is placed between the cockpit and the stern. The stanchions and guard rail gives the Leisure 17 the appearance of a bigger cruiser and provide fixing points for protective fenders. A small pipe placed at the bow leads to the anchor chain locker.

Sails

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Leisure 17 under Sail
sailsail area in m2
main sail 7.7
genoa 9.3
Working Jib 6.0
No. 1 Jib7.9
storm sail3.7
great spinnaker 19.3
No.2 spinnaker35.5
small spinnaker13.9

Mechanical Propulsion

Most Leisure 17 are equipped with an outboard. 3.68 kW (5 hp) is sufficient to reach hull speed.

Cabin

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Cabin of a Leisure 17

The cabin is just a single room. The seats placed in the saloon provide two bunks. Two additional bunks can be found below the cockpit seats. The Leisure 17 was designed as a 4-person cruiser, but just two crew will fill the available storage and sleeping space. Although the boat is only 17 feet overall, it is equipped with a small galley and a chemical toilet.

Point of interest

The Leisure 17 is a seagoing cruiser. The sea-keeping abilities of the yacht were proved by John Adams, who crossed the Atlantic with his Leisure 17 in 1967 within 32 days. [2]

In March 2012, Turkish sailor Noyan Culum, left Bodrum in Turkey and sailed single-handed over eight months to Plymouth in the UK, via Gibraltar and crossing the Bay of Biscay. [3]

In December 2023 John-Kenneth D Habbershaw will sail a Leisure 17 across the Atlantic to raise money for four UK charities as part of the 'Sofa To Sailboat' project. He will be joined by Farris Collins, ex-Team GB Powerlifter. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "History of Leisure Yachts". Leisure Owners Association. 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-05-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "John Adams crossed the atlantic - Windpilot". Windpilot - the roots. 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-05-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ "Karşılıksız aşk uğruna 4 bin kilometre kat eden Türk". BBC - Turkey. 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-05-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Sailboatdata entry for the Leisure 17". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
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