510 (LANAVERRE)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.9 ft |
| LWL | 15.58 ft |
| Beam | 6.1 ft |
| Draft | 3.54 ft/ 0.62 ft min |
| Displacement | 783 lb |
| Ballast | 176 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.3 kn |
About the 510 (LANAVERRE)
Later, re-introduced as the L 17. Later still, the 517, built and seen primarily in Germany is based on this same design. (Info and images from (2) original builders brochures.)
Designed by Christian Maury and built by Lanaverre in France, the 510 is a compact fractional sloop produced between 1970 and 1975. With a total production of 450 hulls, this vessel represents a specific era of European small-boat design, characterized by its 16.9 ft LOA and 783.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for single-handers or couples seeking a lightweight, trailerable day sailor for protected coastal waters. Its low displacement and modest beam make it ideal for owners with limited storage space who prioritize ease of handling over heavy-weather performance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.65 and a comfort ratio of 6.81, the 510 is not designed for offshore passage-making and should be restricted to coastal and sheltered water cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 19 and the Pearson Ensign, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of affordable, easy-to-trail day sailers. These vessels offer similar beam and draft dimensions, making them direct competitors in the sub-17 ft class.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the 510 (LANAVERRE) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 16.9ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the 510 (LANAVERRE)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a 510 (LANAVERRE)? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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