Rossiter 17 Center Console Yacht Review
Posted 2015/11/30 at 20:20 in Yacht Reviews
The Rossiter 17 Center Console combines good looks and strength for and vital combination. It has customary lines and a harsh center console for water treks. Whether you are looking to go fishing, sporting, or you are taking the family out for a jaunt, this vessel will do the trick. Customers wanted larger boats with more horsepower, and the company responded. The 17 Center Console is one of two results. There is plenty of space on deck and tons of storage room for all of your essentials. She has a cockpit that drains itself and plenty of flotation which makes her virtually unsinkable. Seating is comfortable. There are two seats on either side of the cockpit and one on the front side of the console. There is also a bench seat in the bow. Although in the general area, it doesn’t hinder access to the adequately sized anchor locker. The backrest of the helm seat tilts forward making a settee. If preferred, a bimimi top can be included as well.
LOA: 17’4″
BEAM: 7’0″
DRAFT: 2’5″ (engine down)
DISPL.: 2,340 lb.
FUEL: 27 gal.
WATER: 1/115-hp Yamaha F115XA outboard
PROPELLER: 13 1/2 x 19
BASE PRICE: $44,753
| RPM | KNOTS | GPH | RANGE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 169.0 |
| 1500 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 140.9 |
| 2000 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 120.7 |
| 2500 | 8.7 | 2.2 | 96.0 |
| 3000 | 15.7 | 2.9 | 131.2 |
| 3500 | 20 | 3.5 | 138.9 |
| 4000 | 25.2 | 4.5 | 136.2 |
| 4500 | 28.7 | 5.5 | 126.8 |
| 5000 | 31.3 | 7.1 | 107.1 |
| 5500 | 34.8 | 8.4 | 100.6 |
| 6000 | 39.1 | 10.4 | 91.4 |
Construction
New 3D modeling techniques are used in Rossiters design process. They have their own building crew to lay the firm hulls. A foam-filled precast stringer grid is attached to the hull and closed-cell foam cores are used where necessary to create toughness for the liner, transom, and deck. Liners are attached to the stringer grid, transom, and topsides. The assemblage for the deck is attached to the hull with machine screws and high concentration epoxy board. The techniques used to create this boat provide a solid feeling even in the choppiest waters. Vinylester resin barriers are used to thwart blistering and print through. All hardware on board is through bolted.
Performance
This boat is quick when it comes to planning and has little to no rise in the bow. The boat runs on a Yamaha F115XA outboard with 115 horsepower. The 17 Center Console is traditional, yet powerful. She might just be the leader of the pack.
