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Griffin 17.

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Created by sailduo Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026
sailduo
WA, 1 posts
Wednesday , 17 Jun 2026 10:59AM
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Has anyone owner of griffin 17 that has keel , rigging advise

Planter
NSW, 186 posts
Yesterday , 17 Jun 2026 5:58PM
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Basically a Plastic Hartley 16,and ? whether self righting,as have narrow deck/wide cabin entry,so need buoyancy or could sink like a stone !

Had a DeHavilland Rambler,of the same vintage/size,with no ballast = careful,but had a big plate/beam = only on the Lake !

Rig off a Hartley,with easy reefing + furler

garymalmgren
1394 posts
Yesterday , 17 Jun 2026 9:40PM
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Hi saildou and welcome.
Is this your first sailboat?
There are lots of youtube vids on rigging small sailboats and dinghies.
I suggest that you check them out and practice rigging and de-rigging in your front yard , so you are familiar with the rig.
Then, off ya go.
gary





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