Extremely seaworthy little boat designed and built in the Northwest--tough, seaworthy, seakindly, and capable of braving severe weather conditions with safety and confidence. Shallow draft fixed keel in conjunction with pivoting centerboard. Storage under the quarterdecks, forward berth, under the cockpit, and plenty of cockpit storage. The M-17 easily has enough room and storage capacity for a two week cruise for two people. The 17 has a more comfortable cockpit than most 30's. Her high coamings and deep footwell make relaxing easy (and keep the kids in the boat where they belong). Cockpit seats are 6'7", which is plenty for summer sleeping. For daysailing, the M-17 is comfortable for 6. Lapstrake construction provides dryness, rigidity, a dampening effect on pitching in a headsea, and a better motion in quartering seas. Every strake acts a s a spray rail, deflecting water out and away from the boat. A lapstrake hull is stronger and more rigid than an ordinary hull and is less likely to flex, which leads to breaking.
Beam: 7' 4"
Length: 17' 2"
Weight: 1,550 lbs.
Ballast: 580 lbs.
Draft: 3' 6" board down, 1' 9" board up
Sail area (100% foretriangle) 154 sq. ft.
L.W.L. 15' 10"
Disp/length ratio: 225
Ballast/disp: 37.4
Excellent condition. Includes sails, trailer, 4HP Suzuki (4 cycle, 2 cylinder) not even broken-in. VERY lightly used. It is time for the exterior teak to be re-finished--all else is in "Bristol" condition. Also included is brand new still in box NASA type foil rudder by IdaSailor (Google their website to learn about the almost unbelievable difference this rudder makes for performance). Stored under cover or on trailer--not in marina slip.
You can mark her "SOLD" now--boat delivered and cashiers check received. Thanks for the help of your website!
Sam
Charleston, South Carolina
