Aloa 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

17.39' · 5.3 m

Disp.

1,944 lbs · 882 kg

First year

1974

The Aloa 17, a product of the SEB Marine yard (which later became the renowned Aloa Marine), serves as the foundation for the French builder's legacy in fiberglass smallcraft production. Launched in the late 1960s and designed by J.M. L’Hermenier, the 17 was envisioned as a robust, versatile dinghy capable of bridging the gap between a highperformance racing dinghy and a stable family daysailer. At a length of approximately 5.10 meters (16.7 feet), it was often the first introduction to the brand for European sailors who would eventually move up to the yard’s larger cruisers. Unlike its more famous successors, the Aloa 17 focused on the simplicity of opencockpit sailing, utilizing the burgeoning technology of glassreinforced plastic (GRP) to create a hull that was far more durable than the wooden trainers of the era.