Used Venture 17 Sailboats for Sale

The Venture 17, built by MacGregor Yacht Corp. from 1968 to 1974, is a compact trailerable sailboat designed to introduce newcomers to sailing with an emphasis on affordability and ease of use. As one of the early models released under the "Venture" brand, it embodies founder Roger MacGregor's philosophy of making boating accessible through versatile, easy-to-manage designs. This small monohull, featuring a wing keel, was conceived as a light, recreational vessel suitable for day sailing and short overnight trips on lakes and inshore waters.