Design 1701 C1 Weekender

We have previously posted an article about the Rainbow Class, design #1701.  Here we have a modified version, called the Weekender and also classified as a MORC racer.  Heres the brochure.

Aside from the addition of the fairly rudimentary "cruising" interior, the modification was fairly simple and included a blister on the coach roof as can be seen in the excerpt from the construction plan, and a heavier keel.

The boats were produced by Tidewater Boats of Annapolis, Maryland.  We can see that the base price of a Rainbow in 64 was $2,695 and the Weekender model was $3,395, a $700 option.

 Principal Dimensions
LOA 24-2"
LWL 17-3"
Beam 6-3"
Draft 3-6"
Displacement 2,060 lbs
Ballast 1,120 lbs
Sail Area 218 sq ft

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