The skipper 17 is one of the most popular trailer sailers ever built. The twin lifting keels mean that there is no keelbox making the cabin more roomy than its contemporaries, the light weight means that it can be towed by pretty much any family car.
I bought the boat coming on two years ago, with grand plans of taking her to the upper Thames, the Lake District, and the Norfolk Broads, but she has stood on my drive ever since. My car was written off by a truck eighteen months ago, and the replacement hasn't got a tow-hook which is weirdly expensive to fit so isn't going to happen and I shan't be sailing any time soon )c:
The guy I bought her from used her on the Thames at Walton (and his 50' yacht in Turkey...), so as far as I know she comes with everything she needs to cast off.
Age is a guess. I am asking considerably less than I paid, but would like her to go painlessly and quickly so am open to sensible offers. She has damage to the companionway hatch, and where the tiller enters the cockpit, both of which I believe are common issues, and the rudder looks a bit shabby but I believe that it functions perfectly adequately.
Selling her with a four-stroke mariner 4hp. I have just bought two brand new wheels/tyres so she is ready to be trailed anywhere. Message me for more photos or if you would like me to take anything specific.
Builder: | Skipper |
Make: | Skipper |
Model: | 17 |
Constructed: | 1980 |
Length over all: | 17' |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.