The Melges 17 represents a pivotal modernization of the traditional Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) scow, blending a century of flat-bottomed design heritage with contemporary high-performance engineering. Launched in 2005 as a successor to the venerable M-16, the Melges 17 was designed by the acclaimed naval architecture firm Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design to provide a fast, double-handed racing platform that could be managed by a variety of crew weights. Unlike its predecessors, which often relied on symmetrical spinnakers and complex pole setups, the 17-foot Melges was built from the ground up to utilize an asymmetric spinnaker and a retractable carbon fiber bowsprit. This shift significantly lowered the barrier to entry for high-speed downwind sailing while maintaining the technical "tweaking" capabilities that appeal to veteran scow sailors.
Melges 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Melges
- Model
- 17
- Builder
- Melges Performance Sailboats
- Designer
- Reichel/Pugh
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2005 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $3,950 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascape 18 | 18.04' | $26,969 | 15 | 3 |
| Melges 32 | 31.83' | $69,900 | 14 | 2 |
| Melges 24 | 24' | $31,827 | 12 | 3 |
| Windrider 17 | 17.33' | $4,999 | 10 | 1 |
| Melges 14 | 14' | $6,450 | 8 | 3 |
| Beneteau 25 Platu | 24.58' | $18,500 | 7 | 5 |
| Ultimate 20 | 20.83' | $15,000 | 6 | 2 |
| Performance Laser | $6,375 | 4 | 0 | |
| Cork 1720 | 26.25' | $12,836 | 3 | 3 |
| Melges 17 | $3,950 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $3,950 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Melges 17 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Melges 17 over the past 12 months is $3,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Melges 17 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Melges 17 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Melges 17?
- Comparable models include the Seascape 18, Melges 32, Melges 24. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.