The Boat

The Core Sound 17 Mark 3 is a cat ketch rigged racer/cruiser designed by Graham and available as a kit for home builders at B&B Yacht Designs. Carlita was built in 2016 for the Everglades Challenge. She is a more comfortable version of the Core Sound 17 with the addition of a flush deck cabin while still maintaining her good looks and capabilities in any conditions. Graham completed a circumnavigation of the delmarva peninsula in Carlita in 2021 as well as a trip to Port Townsend.

Particulars:

LOA………17′-0″ [5.2] m

BEAM………5′-101⁄2” [1.79] m

DRAFT………8″ to 2′-10″ [0.20 to 0.86]m @ DWL

SAIL Area………141 sq. ft.

WEIGHT………740-780 lbs [335-350]kg

WATER BALLAST…… 300lbs [136 kg] *DISPLACEMENT……1300 lbs (589 kg) @ DWL

*@DWL With people water ballast and gear

Carlita in tow cross country