MacGregor Venture 17 Sailboats for Sale

The MacGregor Venture 17 represents a pivotal moment in the democratization of American sailing. Launched in the late 1960s by the MacGregor Yacht Corporation, this model was designed by Roger MacGregor to be an affordable, trailerable pocket cruiser that could be managed by a single person or a small family. As one of the early pioneers of the "trailer sailer" movement, the Venture 17 utilized a lightweight fiberglass hull and a retractable swing keel, allowing it to be launched from standard boat ramps and stored in a residential garage. While production ceased in the mid1970s, the model remains a staple of the used market for entrylevel sailors seeking a manageable vessel with a dedicated—albeit minimalist—cabin.