Seller's Description
Dive into the world of sailing with this beautifully maintained 1973 MacGregor Venture 17. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or new to the water, this classic sailboat offers the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and ease of use. Priced to sell, it comes with everything you need to start your next aquatic adventure today!
Key Features:
Model: MacGregor Venture 17 (1973) Condition: Well-maintained with regular servicing and stored with care. The hull and deck are in great condition, showing the loving care this sailboat has received over the years. Motor: Includes a reliable 6hp Sail Master Motor, ensuring you can navigate with ease even on windless days. Trailer: Comes with a custom trailer, making transport and storage a breeze. The trailer is roadworthy and ready for your next trip to the lake or coast. Sails: Includes a complete set of sails in good condition. The main sail and jib have been carefully maintained, offering smooth sailing performance. Extras: Equipped with essential navigation and safety gear, including life jackets, anchor, and lines. Also comes with a waterproof cover for protection against the elements. Why This Sailboat?
Turnkey Ready: No additional investments needed. Get on the water the day you buy! Easy to Sail: Perfect for both beginners and experienced sailors. Its size and design offer stability and ease of handling. Adventure-Ready: Ideal for day sails, weekend getaways, or exploring your local waterways. Location: Your Location Price: Your Asking Price - Great value for a classic sailboat complete with motor and trailer!
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of sailing history and create unforgettable memories on the water. Contact us today to schedule a viewing or for more information.
Specs
- Designer
- Roger MacGregor
- Builder
- Macgregor Yacht Corp
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- ?
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Swing
- Rudder
- ?
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 16′ 11″ / 5.2 m
- Waterline Length
- 14′ 11″ / 4.6 m
- Beam
- ?
- Draft
- 1′ 4″ / 0.4 m — ?
- Displacement
- 900 lb / 408 kg
- Ballast
- 270 lb / 122 kg
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 151′² / 14 m²
- Total Sail Area
- 134′² / 12.5 m²
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 81′² / 7.5 m²
- P
- 18′ 6″ / 5.6 m
- E
- 8′ 9″ / 2.7 m
- Air Draft
- ?
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 53′² / 5 m²
- I
- 15′ 3″ / 4.7 m
- J
- 6′ 11″ / 2.1 m
- Forestay Length
- 16′ 9″ / 5.1 m
Auxilary Power
- Make
- ?
- Model
- ?
- HP
- ?
- Fuel Type
- ?
- Fuel Capacity
- ?
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- ?
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- 1
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
7.2 kn
Classic: 5.19 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
25.9
>20: high performance
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
29.9
<40: less stiff, less powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
119.1
100-200: light
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
7.5
<20: lightweight racing boat
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
2.6
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
Thanks to ‘sea_scooter’ for providing updated information.
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