Leisure 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Arhur C. Howard·1966 – 1996·~3,400 hulls·Leisure Yachts
Leisure 17 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
16.99' · 5.18 m
Displ.
1,477 lbs · 670 kg
First year
1966

The Leisure 17 stands as one of the most significant achievements in the history of British production yachting. Launched by Cobramold Ltd. at the 1967 London Boat Show, this 17foot pocket cruiser was designed by Arthur Howard to provide an affordable, seaworthy, and trailerable entry point into the world of yachting. Despite its diminutive length, the "Seventeen" was engineered with a robustness that far exceeded the expectations of a typical daysailer, eventually earning a reputation for being nearly indestructible. With approximately 3,000 units produced between 1967 and 1996, the model became a ubiquitous sight in European coastal waters, particularly in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,544
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+111.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (80.0%) · Switzerland (20.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Leisure 17 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings (80.0%), followed by Switzerland.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 3,9014180.0%
Switzerland$ 2,5441020.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1093916
Westerly 3333.27'$ 29,0293519
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Cal 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Leisure 2322.64'$ 5,45383
ODay 3029.92'$ 9,00081
Leisure 17You are here$ 2,54451

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Leisure 17 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Leisure 17 over the past 12 months is $2,544. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Leisure 17 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Leisure 17 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Leisure 17 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Leisure 17 has increased by 111.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Leisure 17 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Leisure 17 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (80.0%), Switzerland (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Leisure 17?+
Comparable models include Westerly Griffon 26, Westerly 33, Cape Cutter 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.