Howth 17
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | W. Herbert Boyd |
| Location | Howth, Dublin Bay, Ireland |
| Year | 1898 |
| Role | A 3-man single-design keelboat to race in the waters off Howth and Dublin Bay |
| Name | Howth 17 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 3 |
| Hull | |
| Type | Keelboat |
| Construction | Frames of oak, planking of yellow pine above the waterline and red pine below |
| LOA | 24' 8" incl. bowsprit |
| LOH | 23' 6" |
| LWL | 17' 0" |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Lead |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Gaff rig |
| Mast length | 22 ft. 1 in. |
| Sails | |
| Total sail area | 305 sq ft (28.3 m2) |
The Howth 17 is a type of keelboat. It was designed in 1897 and launched in Ireland in 1898. It is the oldest one-design keelboat racing class in the world and it is still racing today to its original design.