10/21/04,

1970's Newport 17, Columbus, Ohio, asking $2,600, price reduced 1/23/05 to $2,470, sold 2/19/05

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1970's Newport 17

  • Length is 17'
  • Beam is 6'
  • Flatter racing hull below the waterline, will plane.
  • Steel centerboard in ballasted hull, so if rolled, it is not a heavy centerboard that will slam into the centerboard trunk and break it out. Winch in cockpit.
  • Hull has been reinforced in bow and now has extra 1/2" of fiberglass to protect it.
  • With mast up, boat is 22' off the waterline.
  • Great trailer with bearing buddies, recently had bearing job with complete re-packing
  • She is an excellent sailing little boat - great racing hull, easy to rig, and a lot of fun!
  • bucket-potti with seat and lid (new) with custom-fitted wooden hatch for storage area in v-berth. Storage area is big enough for a cooler plus dry goods if the potty is removed.
  • Built-in strap for electric motor battery or small cooler in rear of cockpit under tiller.
  • With board down, draws about 3'6"; with board up, draws less than 12".
  • The quarter berths are 3/4 length; perfect for a child and also perfect for a laundry basket. Basket pulls out for drawer-like storage.
  • Drain plug to drain interior; self-draining cockpit.
  • Drop boards remove for a very large companionway; no sliding hatch.
  • No center post in cabin; mast is supported by a ceiling arch glassed into the deck. Approx 42" of headroom; crouching or sitting room.
  • Mast is easy to step; no backstay, just shrouds and forestay. Tabernacle base.
  • Motor mount is solid; not much power is needed for this light boat.
  • Total weight for boat & trailer is 1500lbs.

    David,
    My sailboat is SOLD! The new owners were ecstatic to find that we both live in Ohio, especially since you live in Texas! They just drove happily away. Do you take donations or advertise completely for free? I am so grateful for your website! Thanks for all your hard work!
    Ellen
    Columbus, Ohio


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