Atlantic 17: The Homepage

Rowing on open water is the rare and cleansing pursuit: health, adventure, deep thought, and endless renewal ride the grips of oars that move enlightened hulls with kinetic human energy.          

With more than a decade of successful, satisfactory service, the Atlantic 17 is a proven design that has fulfilled its original purpose: a versatile open water rowing boat suitable for novice and experienced rower alike.

 Atlantic 17 owned by Salvy Raciti (photo courtesy of Salvy Raciti)

      This site is dedicated to the support and advocacy of the Atlantic 17 design. Information on building, acquiring, owning, and using the Atlantic 17 is to be included, along with the photos, stories, and experiences of Atlantic 17 owners. Specific articles are listed along the right-side margin, and links to related articles, along with blogspots of interest, may be found at the top of the page.

     On the postings immediately following this page are details on the construction methods used in the Atlantic 17, and information regarding the availability of Plans. Further along are photographs of various examples of this design, and articles offering even more detailed information about these well-tested boats.

The Atlantic 17: Details of Construction and Layout

     The Atlantic 17 is built with plywood planking on plywood frames, using the batten-seam construction method. All parts are bonded with epoxy, and the hull is epoxy/fiberglassed. This makes for a light weight, durable, long-lived boat that will provide many years of reliable service.

Photo courtesy of Salvy Raciti

     The frames are configured to hold parallel seat risers, which in turn allow the seats to be set up for single or double rowing stations. With extra oarlock  sockets, fine tuning for variations in crew weight is possible. A more detailed description of the Atlantic 17 may be found on the posting title: Atlantic 17: Design Retrospective.

     Plans for the Atlantic 17, which include full-size frame patterns and complete building instructions, are available on the Ordering Information page which follows.

Ordering Information

     Plans for the Atlantic 17, which include full size frame patterns and complete building instructions, are available for $60.00 per set plus 8.00 Shipping and Handling. Plans may be ordered at:

Jon Persson Designs
127 Hempstead St.

Apt. 911

New London, Ct.

06320


     Questions may be addressed to Jon at: jonpersson7@gmail.com

Young Rowers Prepare For A First-Time Rowing Experience

     Please note:
     The purchase of one set of plans for the Atlantic 17 entitles the purchaser to build one boat of this design. Where additional or multiple boats are to be built, the following fee schedule will apply:
     I) For clubs (especially rowing clubs, or clubs which advocate for healthy and ecologically sensible outdoor activities); schools, since schools attract young people and young people need things to do that do not include keypads and screens; and non-profit organizations, which exist to do good things and so should be encouraged to do good things; there is no additional fee for building additional boats.
     II) For individuals who purchase a set of plans, and then realize the Atlantic 17  is such a good boat that they must build another, or whose friends or family become jealous and must be supplicated with a boat of their own, a fee of $15.00 per additional boat is expected. This is reasonable weighed against the alternative of telling friends and family to purchase their own set of plans if they want a boat.
     III) Finally, for the commercial builder, whose trade is to build the small boats that will satisfy the demands of the vast and vibrant marketplace for sensible rowing craft: as the Atlantic 17, a proven design with broad appeal, will bring much attention and activity to the builder in way of profitable orders, a fair fee of $30.00 per additional boat is requested.