Used Picnic 17 Sailboats for Sale

The Picnic 17 emerges as a fascinating early example of a sail-power hybrid, a versatile small craft designed to bridge the gap between sailing and recreational powerboating. Conceived by designer Nils Lucander and commissioned by Stan Spitzer, who would later become the owner of General Boats, the Picnic 17 was a forward-thinking vessel when it first hit the water in 1959. She was built by both General Boats and Loftland Sail-craft Inc., with a total of 350 units produced. The essence of the Picnic 17 lay in its multi-purpose design, aiming to offer an accessible and adaptable boat for a wide range of water-based activities, from leisurely sailing to power-driven fun like water skiing.